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Asian Junior Chess meet draws 157 players from 10 countries
On Wednesday, the Maharashtra Chess Association announced the Asian Junior Chess Championships, to be held from August 16 to 26 in Mumbai, with 157 players from 10 countries. The Hindu reports that…
The Story in Brief
On Wednesday, the Maharashtra Chess Association announced the Asian Junior Chess Championships, to be held from August 16 to 26 in Mumbai, with 157 players from 10 countries. The Hindu reports that the field includes six International Masters and 24 FIDE Masters. Winners who are already IMs will earn a Grandmaster norm, while non-IM winners receive an IM norm. Indian IM Mayank Chakraborty (2500) is top seed in Open; among women, WFM Pratitee Bordoloi (2252) leads.
The Indian Opinion
The pride in India's deep bench at the Asian Junior Chess Championships is natural, but it should not obscure the real challenge. Foreign players such as Russia's Artem Pingin and Kazakhstan's Mariya Kholyavko are serious contenders. The norm opportunities are generous, yet only strong results will convert them. The key number to watch: how many of the 24 FIDE Masters from India can earn an IM or GM norm this time?
Source: thehindu.com
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