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India gets its 98th GM! The making of teenage chess sensation Aswath S
Published 9 July 2026 ยท local
India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Chennai
India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Chennai teenager overcame a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams, drawing inspiration from his family of chess coaches and mentors, and now has his sights set on breaking into the world's elite.
Published: July 9, 2026 โข 10:34 AM IST ยท Updated: July 9, 2026 โข 11:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's 98th Grandmaster
achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Chennai teenager overcame a four-month break for his Class 10 board exams
drawing inspiration from his family of chess coaches and mentors
and now has his sights set on breaking into the world's elite.
Quick context: India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026.