Srihari LR Becomes India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster:
India has earned its 86th chess Grandmaster, as 19-year-old Srihari LR from Chennai secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Asian Individual Men’s Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE. With this feat, India continues to solidify its status as a rising chess powerhouse.Srihari LR’s confirmation as a Grandmaster comes 368 days after India’s 85th GM title was achieved by Shyaamnikhil P. His achievement marks a significant milestone in Indian chess and reflects the consistent grooming of young talent in the country.
