Jalandhar’s Namitbir Singh Walia has become Punjab’s second International Master in chess:
Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar has earned the prestigious title of International Master (IM) in chess. This remarkable achievement makes him Punjab’s second-ever International Master, following Dushyant Sharma, also from Jalandhar.Namitbir secured his final IM norm at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France, where he delivered an impressive performance and finished fourth overall. His success marks a new milestone for Punjab’s chess community, showcasing the state’s growing talent and contribution to Indian chess at the international level
