7 Most Famous Chess Players Of India

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Viswanathan Anand

He became India's first grandmaster in 1988 and held the World Chess Championship title from 2000 to 2002, 2007 to 2013, and 2014 to 2016. 

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Pentala Harikrishna

Pentala Harikrishna is a prominent Indian chess player who achieved the title of grandmaster in 2001. 

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Koneru Humpy

Koneru Humpy is a highly accomplished female chess player from India. She became the youngest woman to achieve the title of grandmaster at the age of 15.  

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Vidit Gujrathi

Vidit Gujrathi is a rising star in the Indian chess scene. He achieved the grandmaster title in 2013 and has represented India in several team events, including the Chess Olympiad. 

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Harika Dronavalli

Harika Dronavalli is a top female chess player from India. She has won multiple national and international titles and has represented India in several Chess Olympiads.

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B. Adhiban

He achieved the grandmaster title in 2010 and has represented India in various international competitions. 

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Tania Sachdev

Tania Sachdev is a prominent female chess player from India. She holds the titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster.  

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