Aronyak Ghosh finally becomes India’s 95th GM, four years after his first norm
Indian Express·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Aronyak Ghosh, a 22-year-old Kolkata chess player, became India's 95th Grandmaster after securing his final norm at Bangkok Chess Club Open with 7/9 points. The Eastern Railway employee achieved his first norm in August 2022, gaining 14.9 Elo ratings. Known for innovative openings, Ghosh's journey involved significant family sacrifice and coaching from multiple mentors across Asia and Europe.
Key Entities
Aronyak GhoshIndia's 95th GrandmasterBangkok Chess Club OpenKolkataEastern RailwayAugust 2022