Chess: Rohith Krishna S becomes India’s 89th Grandmaster; secures third and final GM norm at Almaty Masters Qonaev Cup

Rohith Krishna S has become India’s 89th Grandmaster, achieving his final GM norm at the Almaty Masters Qonaev Cup in Kazakhstan. The 20-year-old’s victory over Artur Davtyan secured the title, pushing him past the 2500 Elo rating. This milestone follows Divya Deshmukh’s recent Grandmaster title, highlighting India’s growing presence in the chess world.