History has been made for India, as Assam has its first-ever Chess Grandmaster. International Master Mayank Chakraborty has achieved the final norm in Sweden, making him the 94th Grandmaster of India. Sixteen-year-old International Master Mayank Chakraborty officially secured his final Grandmaster norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Hotel Stockholm North, Sweden, yesterday.
Mayank dominated the competition with an outstanding performance, finishing first with 7 points out of 9. By defeating top-ranked players and maintaining an unbeaten record in his final rounds, he has also surpassed the mandatory 2500 FIDE rating to become a Grandmaster. With this achievement, Mayank became the first-ever Grandmaster from Assam and the North East region. The sports community in Silchar and across the state has erupted in celebration. This milestone is seen as a major boost for chess in the region, proving that with dedication, the highest levels of global sport are within reach.