Rohith Krishna S, a 19-year-old from Chennai, has become India’s 89th Grandmaster, achieving his final GM norm at the Almaty Region Open. His journey, fueled by family support and sacrifices, involved countless hours of practice and international tournaments. Rohith now balances chess with his computer science studies, setting his sights on a 2600 rating and ultimately, the world championship. Post navigation Chess | D Gukesh drops to joint sixth after enduring four draws at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz Neeraj’s wife Himani rejects Rs 1.5 crore job offer; her father reveals why