Bharat Subramaniam has become the 73rd Grand Master of India

• Bharat Subramaniam from Tamil Nadu became the 73rd Chess Grandmaster of India. He achieved the third and final Grandmaster Criterion at an event in Cattolica, Italy.
• He scored 6.5 points from nine rounds along with four others and finish seventh in the event.
• He secured his third GM norm here as well as touched the requisite 2,500 (Elo) mark.
• Fellow Indian player M R Lalith Babu became the winner in the tournament, with seven points. He won the title on the basis of a better tie-break score as he tied with three others including Anton Korobov from Ukraine.
• Bharath finished with six wins and one draw. He lost two games, against Korobov and Lalith Babu.

How can a player become a Grandmaster (GM)?

• In order to become a GM, a player has to secure three GM norms as well as cross the live rating of 2,500 Elo points.

When did Subramaniyam become an International Master?

• Subramaniyam had become an International Master in 2019, at the age of 11 years and 8 months.

Who is called a Grandmaster (GM)?

• GM is a title awarded to chess players. It is awarded by world chess organization FIDE.
• It is the highest title a chess player can attain.
• This title is held for life, once achieved. However, the title has been revoked for cheating, exceptionally. GM title is open to all players regardless of gender.