Pranav Venkatesh earns his second GM-norm with a 3175 performance

The chess universe is well-acquainted with the strength of IM Pranav Venkatesh. He earned his second GM-norm by scoring seven consecutive victories at Vezerkepzo GM June 2022 with a rating performance of 3175. He also crossed 2500 in the live ratings in the process. The 15-year-old from Tamil Nadu did not slow down, instead he won his eighth round game too against strong Czech Republic no.8, GM Vojtech Plat. The teenager only drew his last round game to end the event with a score of 8.5/9. He finished a massive 1.5 points ahead of the field. This is his fourth tournament victory of the year. He had also secured a second place at MPL 46th National Sub-Junior Open 2022.

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Pranav Venkatesh becomes India's 75th Grandmaster - ChessBase India

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Days after beating Carlsen, Pranav Venkatesh victorious at 5th Shaastra Rapid Rating Open 2023 - ChessBase India

Pranav Venkatesh aces Promethean Rapid Rating Open 2023 - ChessBase India

Electronics Announcements

Pranav Venkatesh wins 1st BCF Rapid Rating Open 2022 - ChessBase India

15-year-old Tamil Nadu GM Pranav V wins gold, finishes first in two strong international tournaments at the same time - The South First

Electronics Announcements

Days after beating Carlsen, Pranav Venkatesh victorious at 5th Shaastra Rapid Rating Open 2023 - ChessBase India

Pranav Venkatesh wins 4th Kudremukh Trophy All India Rapid Rating Open 2022 - ChessBase India