Chennai’s S. Rohith Krishna Becomes India’s 89th Chess Grandmaster in Just 6 Months

 S. Rohith Krishna – India’s 89th Grandmaster

• Age & Origin: 20-year-old from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Achievement: Became India’s 89th Grandmaster and the 33rd from Tamil Nadu.
• Speed: Earned all three GM norms in just six months — March, May, and August 2025.
• Early Life: Started chess at age 8 when his mother gave him a choice between chess and drawing.
• Notable Wins: Defeated world champion D. Gukesh during his younger years.
• Academics: Took a slower chess route to focus on studies; currently an engineering student at SSN College.
• Coach’s Note: Had the talent for years, but balanced academics and chess; always scored 90+ in school.
• Mindset: Focused on improving overall game rather than rushing to the final norm.

• Key Moment: Secured the final norm by winning the last round at the Almaty Masters in Kazakhstan.
• Next Goal: Aims to cross 2600 FIDE rating.
• Feeling: Relieved and happy after achieving the milestone.

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