Assam's Shahil Dey becomes first-ever chess International Master from Northeast India
India saw its first-ever chess International Master from the Northeast region with Assam's 14-year-old Shahil Dey achieving the feat.
Shahil Dey (Source: Maria's Public School/Facebook)
India saw its first-ever chess International Master from the Northeast region with Assam's 14-year-old Shahil Dey achieving the feat today. In a moment that is sure to bring about a reason to cheer for the Chess community in India, Shahil Dey was awarded his first International Master norm at the GM Round Robin Tournament held in Serbia. The tournament took place in February and was the former Under 7 and Under 9 National Champion's first major outing since the lockdown. His overall performance rating stands at 2473.
The boy from Assam has been making waves in the Chess community and is currently coached by International Master Roktim Bandyopadhyay in Kolkata.