Srihari LR: India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster

Current Context : At 19 years old, Srihari LR from Chennai clinched his third GM norm at the Asian Individual Championship in Al-Ain (UAE), becoming India’s 86th Grandmaster.

Who is Srihari LR?

• Age & Origin: 19, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Achievement: Earned final GM norm among strong Asian competition.

Significance for India

• Rising Chess Nation: India now has 86 GMs, reflecting its growing chess culture.
• Pathway: Young talents increasingly breaking through international youth events to senior titles.