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Rathanvel becomes India's 99th Chess Grandmaster

Published Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Updated July 19

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  • V.S. Rathanvel became India's 99th Grandmaster after crossing the 2500 Elo rating mark at the Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026.

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  • The Hindu

    The article highlights Rathanvel's perseverance in achieving his Grandmaster title and emphasizes India's near-century milestone in chess Grandmasters.

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