Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster - Chess News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster - Chess News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India's 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. The player achieved his first GM norm at the Rigo Chess GM Round Robin in October while the second came at the 1st Saturday event in Budapest in November and the final one at the Vergani Cup in Italy. The Goa youngster had taken part in a camp organised by Microsense in Chennai late in 2019 when former world champions Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand trained a number of Indian players. Meanwhile, Leon's coach Vishnu Prasanna said,"He had crossed the rating mark and come close many times.

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Young Indian Grandmaster Leon Mendonca emerges victorious in second Kumania GM chess tournament
3 years, 9 months ago

Young Indian Grandmaster Leon Mendonca emerges victorious in second Kumania GM chess tournament

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Chennai: Young Indian Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca emerged victorious in the 2nd Kumania GM chess tournament in Kisjszlls, Hungary, with a score of 6.5 points from nine rounds. The 15-year-old Goa player, who became India’s 67th Grandmaster in December last, remained unbeaten and finished with four wins and five draws in the tournament which concluded on Thursday. “Feeling happy to …

Young Indian GM Leon Mendonca wins 2nd Kumania GM tournament in Hungary
3 years, 9 months ago

Young Indian GM Leon Mendonca wins 2nd Kumania GM tournament in Hungary

The Hindu  

Young Indian Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca emerged victorious in the 2nd Kumania GM chess tournament in Kisújszállás, Hungary, with a score of 6.5 points from nine rounds. The 15-year-old Goa player, who became India's 67th Grandmaster in December last, remained unbeaten and finished with four wins and five draws in the tournament, which concluded on Thursday. "Feeling happy to retain …

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster
4 years ago

Goa's 14-year-old Leon Mendonca becomes India's 67th Grandmaster

Firstpost  

The Goa youngster had taken part in a camp organised by Microsense in Chennai late in 2019 when former world champions Vladimir Kramnik and Boris Gelfand trained a number of Indian players. Chennai: Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. The player achieved his first …

Indian chess player Leon Mendonca wins tournament in Hungary - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian chess player Leon Mendonca wins tournament in Hungary - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Young Indian International Master Leon Luke Mendonca earned his maiden Grandmaster norm after winning the title in Rigochess International Festival tournament in Hungary. The 14-year old Mendonca won six games, drew two and lost one to emerge winner in the 10-player field which included three GMs and was played over the board. He drew his third round match and then …

Teenager Nihal Sarin becomes India's 53rd Grandmaster despite losing in final round of Abu Dhabi Masters
6 years, 5 months ago

Teenager Nihal Sarin becomes India's 53rd Grandmaster despite losing in final round of Abu Dhabi Masters

Firstpost  

The 14-year-old Nihal Sarin tallied 5.5 points out of a possible nine and the final GM norm came the Kerala boy’s way with one round to spare. Abu Dhabi: International Master Nihal Sarin on Wednesday became the 53rd Grandmaster of India despite losing his final round game to Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth and final round of Abu …

12-year-old boy from Chennai creates history, becomes world's second youngest chess Grandmaster
6 years, 6 months ago

12-year-old boy from Chennai creates history, becomes world's second youngest chess Grandmaster

India Today  

At 12 years and 10 months, Chennai-based R Praggnanandhaa is not yet a teenager but he is already a Grandmaster, the highest title a chess player can attain. He has become the country's youngest and the world's second youngest Grand Master at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days after reaching the final round of the ongoing …

India's chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa becomes world's second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12
6 years, 6 months ago

India's chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa becomes world's second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12

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India’s R Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s youngest and the world’s second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days after reaching the final round of the ongoing Grendine Open in Italy. Chennai: India’s R Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s youngest and the world’s second youngest Grandmaster at the age of 12 years, 10 months …

India’s R Praggnanandhaa becomes world’s 2nd youngest Chess Grand Master
6 years, 6 months ago

India’s R Praggnanandhaa becomes world’s 2nd youngest Chess Grand Master

Hindustan Times  

India’s R Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s youngest and the world’s second youngest Grand Master at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days after reaching the final round of the ongoing Grendine Open in Italy. R Praggnanandhaa has become the country’s youngest and the world’s second youngest Grand Master at the age of 12 years, 10 months …

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