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Aaryan Varshney, a 21-year-old chess player from Delhi, became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia. He achieved the milestone with a round to spare, demonstrating remarkable consistency and composure against international competition. This achievement marks him as the eighth Grandmaster from Delhi and reflects the city’s growing contribution to Indian chess. Varshney’s success highlights India’s expanding presence in global chess, supported by structured training, grassroots programs, and international tournament exposure that develop young players into elite-level Grandmasters.