Chennai’s Harikrishnan Joins Elite Club as India’s 87th Grandmaster
In the world of chess the journey from International Master IM to Grandmaster GM is often seen as the most difficult climb For many this step becomes the stumbling block that defines their career But for Harikrishnan A Ra a -year-old chess champion from Chennai the climb was slow steady and ultimately victorious In July Harikrishnan officially became India s th Grandmaster sealing his final norm at the La Plagne Masters in France just days after achieving his second GM norm at the Lince And jar Open in Spain Achieving two GM norms in just days is no ordinary feat it s the kind of success that reflects more than just talent It s a story built on resilience faith self-discipline and a support system that never gave up on him Family The Silent Backbone of a ChampionBehind every successful athlete stands a family that believed when others doubted For
