Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Raahul VS Becomes India's 91st Chess Grandmaster
Raahul VS, a young Indian chess player, has achieved the prestigious title of Grandmaster.
He is the 91st person from India to reach this level.
Raahul earned this title by winning the ASEAN Individual Championship in the Philippines.
He secured the win with one round left in the tournament.
This is a significant achievement, especially since he earned the title in one go, unlike the usual requirement of three qualifying tournaments (norms).
Raahul is also an MBA student and coaches chess part-time.
His mentor, Shyamsundar Mohanraj, noted his hard work and improved focus, particularly in avoiding simple mistakes during games.
Raahul VS has become the 91st Grandmaster from India.
He secured the Grandmaster title by winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship in the Philippines.
Raahul achieved the title with a round to spare.
He earned the Grandmaster title in one shot without needing to accumulate the usual three norms.
Raahul is also an MBA aspirant and a part-time chess coach, with his mentor Shyamsundar Mohanraj highlighting his improved focus and tactical skills.
- Who
- Raahul VS
- What
- Became India's 91st Chess Grandmaster
- When
- Friday, November 8, 2025
- Where
- Philippines (for the ASEAN Individual Championship)
- Why
- Won the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship, achieving the Grandmaster title with a round to spare.
- Player
- Raahul VS
- Achievement
- 91st Indian Chess Grandmaster
- Tournament Won
- 6th ASEAN Individual Championship
- Result
- Won with a round to spare
- Coach/Mentor
- Shyamsundar Mohanraj
- Other Notable Achievement
- MBA Aspirant, Part-time Chess Coach
