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WHO ARE THE Top 10 Chess Grandmasters in India?

 



WHO ARE THE Top 10 Chess Grandmasters in India?

(as of mid-2025) along with a brief note on each:

 

🇮🇳 1. Viswanathan Anand

Title: Grandmaster (1988)

Peak Rating: 2817 (March 2011)

Achievements:

Former World Chess Champion (2007–2013)

First Indian to become a Grandmaster

Five-time World Champion

Known as the “Lightning Kid” for his speed and style

Still a global ambassador of chess and mentor to Indian talents

 

🇮🇳 2. D. Gukesh

Title: Grandmaster (2019, at age 12)

Peak Rating: 2779 (2024)

Achievements:

Youngest Indian to qualify for FIDE Candidates 2024, later won the tournament

Became World No. 2 in FIDE rankings

Known for fearless and sharp play

A serious World Championship contender

 

🇮🇳 3. R Praggnanandhaa

Title: Grandmaster (2018, at age 12)

Peak Rating: 2747

Achievements:

Runner-up at FIDE World Cup 2023

Consistently beats top players like Magnus Carlsen

Known for calmness under pressure and deep preparation

 

🇮🇳 4. Arjun Erigaisi

Title: Grandmaster (2018)

Peak Rating: 2745+

Achievements:

Winner of multiple rapid & blitz events

Very consistent across formats

Known for strong positional and tactical balance

 

🇮🇳 5. Nihal Sarin

Title: Grandmaster (2018)

Peak Rating: 2705+

Achievements:

Blitz & Rapid specialist

Former U-10 World Champion

Lightning-fast and accurate in time pressure

 

🇮🇳 6. Vidit Gujrathi

Title: Grandmaster (2013)

Peak Rating: 2731

Achievements:

Captain of India’s gold-winning Online Olympiad team

Played in Candidates 2024

Known for deep opening prep and classical style

 

🇮🇳 7. Pentala Harikrishna

Title: Grandmaster (2001)

Peak Rating: 2770

Achievements:

Former World Junior Champion

Second-highest rated Indian before Gukesh and Pragg

Strong performance in team events for India

 

🇮🇳 8. B. Adhiban

Title: Grandmaster (2010)

Peak Rating: 2701

Achievements:

Known as the “Beast” for his aggressive style

Played a key role in India’s Olympiad medals

Crowd-favorite for creative chess

 

🇮🇳 9. S.L. Narayanan

Title: Grandmaster (2015)

Peak Rating: ~2665

Achievements:

Strong performances in team events

Known for solid, strategic play

Regular competitor in European leagues

 

🇮🇳 10. Karthikeyan Murali

Title: Grandmaster (2015)

Peak Rating: ~2650

Achievements:

Two-time Indian National Champion

Noted for fearless attacking chess

Continues to climb the rating ladder


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