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Leon Mendonca becomes India s 67th chess Grandmaster
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New Delhi, Jan 1 : Leon Mendonca on Thursday became India s 67th Grandmaster (GM), achieving his third GM in three months. Mendonca, 14, was stranded in Europe with his father in March due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, played 16 tournaments in three months, this improving his Elo rating by 140 points.
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) acknowledged the development. Leon is the second Indian to become GM this year after G. Akash.
He achieved his first GM norm at the Rigo Chess GM Round Robin in October while the second came at the first Saturday in Budapest in November. His final GM norm came at the Vergani Cup in Italy that ended on December 30.
2020 year of power struggle in AICF, players keep the flag flying
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Chess Olympiad medals were cleared as per Bill of Entry, none claimed exemption: Customs.. Image Source: IANS News
Chennai, Dec 27 : Not even a single congratulatory message from any minister state or Central or the officials of All India Chess Federation (AICF) or the concerned state chess associations for the winners of the gold and bronze medals in the FIDE Online World Cadets and Youth Rapid Chess Championships, chess players pointed out.
Tamil Nadu s G. Akash became India s 66th chess Grandmaster (GM) the only one to get the title during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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