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17-year-old Mumbai prodigy Aarav Dengla becomes India's 93rd chess Grandmaster
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Aarav Dengla, a 17-year-old from Mumbai, became India's 93rd chess Grandmaster and the city's third on February 28, 2026, by winning the GM Mix Bijeljina tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing his third GM norm and a live classical rating of 2506. The second Indian GM of 2026 after Aaryan Varshney, his success highlights family support, dedicated coaching, and balance with academics.
Kolkata chess player Aronyak Ghosh has become India’s 95th grandmaster by securing his final GM norm at the Bangkok Chess Club Open. The 22-year-old international master, rated at 2555 Elo, tied for first place with 7 out of 9 points. This comes four years after his first norm.
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Aryan Chopra, one of the youngest grandmasters in history, will represent Saint Louis University at the National Collegiate Chess Championship later this month. The 14-year-old Indian prodigy balances elite international competition with his studies as a business major at SLU. His participation brings significant experience to the team's President's Cup campaign.
In a stunning upset at the Tata Steel Masters, 14-year-old Turkish prodigy Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş defeated India's top player Arjun Erigaisi with the black pieces during the seventh round on January 24, 2026. The victory highlighted Erdoğmuş's rising talent in the tournament. As the youngest grandmaster in the world, he has quickly made his mark on the international chess scene.