BRING YOUR VISION INTO ACTION
Srihari LR becomes India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster on May 15, 2025, after clinching his final GM norm at the Asian Chess Championship in Al-Ain. A proud moment for Indian chess!
🏆 India Welcomes its 86th Grandmaster – Srihari LR!
Indian Chess History has a new name etched in gold – Srihari LR. After a long wait of 368 days since India’s last GM title, Srihari LR from Tamil Nadu has officially become India’s 86th Grandmaster on 15th May 2025. His journey is a reflection of perseverance, talent, and strategic brilliance – the very essence of what Chess Visionaries stands for.
📈 A Phenomenal Rise
Srihari’s rise to the GM title has been anything but ordinary. He:
- ✅ Scored his first GM norm at the Qatar Masters 2023
- ✅ Achieved his second norm at the Chennai GM Open 2024
- ✅ Crossed the 2500 FIDE rating barrier (live and published) in August 2024
- ✅ Completed his final GM norm at the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2025, held at Al-Ain, with one round to spare!
He entered the final round with 5.5/8 points and a staggering performance rating of 2668! Regardless of his last-round result against GM Iniyan Panneerselvam, the GM title was confirmed.
🌟 19-Year-Old Grandmaster of India
At just 19, Srihari joins the elite club of Indian chess champions who are paving the way for global dominance. His journey is inspirational not just for chess players but for every Indian youngster with a dream.
🔍 Why This Matters for Indian Chess
With this milestone:
- India now has 86 Grandmasters
- The talent from Tamil Nadu continues to lead Indian chess’s growth
- We are seeing a strong resurgence in Indian youth chess
Chess Visionaries celebrates this brilliant achievement and is committed to nurturing the next generation of Grandmasters through world-class chess education.