Delhi's 10-year-old Aarit Kapil secured an International Master (IM) norm after drawing with Australia's Samuel Asaka in the final round of an international chess tournament in Menorca, Spain. He is the youngest Indian chess player to achieve this milestone.
Delhi-based Aarit Kapil, aged 10 years and seven months, drew with Samuel Asaka of Australia in the final round of an international chess tournament in Menorca, Spain, earning him the International Master (IM) norm. This achievement marks him as the youngest Indian chess player to hold an IM norm, according to The Hindu.
Aarit started the tournament strongly, securing a victory over Grandmaster Nogerbek Kazybek of Kazakhstan, a former world under-20 champion, in the second round. This win contributed to his path toward the norm.
His performance highlights the rising talent in Indian chess at a young age.
