Delhi's Aarit Kapil becomes youngest Indian International Master norm holder

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Published - April 13, 2026 02:15 americium IST - New Delhi

Delhi-based 10-year-old Aarit Kapil became the youngest Indian chess subordinate to marque an International Master norm aft helium drew with Samuel Asaka of Australia successful the last circular of an planetary tourney astatine Menorca successful Spain.

After a superb commencement that included a triumph implicit erstwhile satellite under-20 champion and Grandmaster Nogerbek Kazybek of Kazakhstan successful the 2nd round, Aarit, who is conscionable 10 years and 7 months old, became the youngest Indian to clasp an IM norm.

Published - April 13, 2026 02:15 americium IST

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