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Srihari LR, a 19-year-old chess player from Chennai, became India’s 86th Grandmaster by securing his third and final GM norm at the Asian Individual Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE. He crossed the required 2500 Elo rating and remained unbeaten in the first 8 rounds of the championship, defeating notable Grandmasters like Abhijeet Gupta and Pranav V. Trained under GM Shyamsundar at Chess Thulir Academy, Srihari’s achievement highlights India’s growing strength in chess and its focus on nurturing young talent. This milestone continues India’s legacy as a rising global chess powerhouse.