Intro
Sixteen-year-old Mayank Chakraborty from Assam becomes India’s 94th Grandmaster, first from the North East region.
CHENNAI
History was written on the chessboard as sixteen-year-old Mayank Chakraborty officially became India’s 94th Grandmaster. Hailing from Assam, the young prodigy has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming the first player from the North East region to earn the prestigious title. His journey to the top culminated in a brilliant performance at the Young Talents tournament held in Sweden, where he dominated a field of international competitors.
Mayank secured his final requirement for the title with one round still to play. He clinched the status after defeating Philip Lindgren in the eighth round, showing nerves of steel far beyond his years. Not only did he earn the title, but he also went on to win the entire tournament outright. Finishing with seven points out of nine, he ended a full point ahead of his closest rivals from England and Norway. His live rating has now surged past the 2500 mark, proving his elite status.
The chess world is buzzing over Mayank’s “performance rating” of 2670 during the event, a score that reflects world-class play. This achievement is a proud moment for Indian sports, highlighting the growing talent emerging from every corner of the country. By breaking barriers for the North East, Mayank has turned into an overnight inspiration for thousands of aspiring players in his home state. As he returns to India, the teenager carries not just a trophy, but the dreams of a region finally represented at the highest level of chess.