Raahul VS Becomes India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster

Raahul VS, at just 21 years old, has become India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster after winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025 in the Philippines with a round to spare. Having earned his International Master title in 2021, Raahul’s victory secured his final Grandmaster norm, marking a major milestone in his career. His achievement reflects India’s growing prominence in global chess, following the recent GM title of Illamparthi AR, and highlights Tamil Nadu’s continuing contribution to producing world-class chess talent.