{"id":45344,"date":"2026-01-22T20:41:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=45344"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:11:24","slug":"aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaryan Varshney Chess Grandmaster \u2013 India\u2019s 92nd GM Achievement 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Aaryan_Varshney_Chess_Grandmaster_India_celebrates_its_92nd_GM_as_Aaryan_Varshney_achieves_the_prestigious_title_at_the_16th_Andranik_Margaryan_Tournament_in_Armenia_marking_a_milestone_for_Indian_chess\" >Aaryan Varshney Chess Grandmaster: India celebrates its 92nd GM as Aaryan Varshney achieves the prestigious title at the 16th Andranik Margaryan Tournament in Armenia, marking a milestone for Indian chess.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Aaryan_Varshney_Becomes_Indias_92nd_Chess_Grandmaster_A_Major_Milestone_in_Indian_Chess\" >Aaryan Varshney Becomes India\u2019s 92nd Chess Grandmaster: A Major Milestone in Indian Chess<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Relevance_in_Exam_Syllabus\" >Relevance in Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Indicators_of_National_Progress\" >Indicators of National Progress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Historical_Context_Chess_and_Indias_Grandmasters\" >Historical Context: Chess and India\u2019s Grandmasters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CAaryan_Varshney_Becomes_Indias_92nd_Chess_Grandmaster%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cAaryan Varshney Becomes India\u2019s 92nd Chess Grandmaster\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#1_Who_is_Aaryan_Varshney\" >1. Who is Aaryan Varshney?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Grandmaster_GM_title_in_chess\" >2. What is the significance of the Grandmaster (GM) title in chess?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#3_At_which_tournament_did_Aaryan_Varshney_achieve_his_GM_title\" >3. At which tournament did Aaryan Varshney achieve his GM title?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#4_How_many_Grandmasters_are_there_from_Delhi_including_Aaryan_Varshney\" >4. How many Grandmasters are there from Delhi including Aaryan Varshney?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#5_Who_was_Indias_first_chess_Grandmaster\" >5. Who was India\u2019s first chess Grandmaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#6_Why_is_this_news_important_for_competitive_exams\" >6. Why is this news important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#7_What_is_the_minimum_requirement_for_a_chess_player_to_become_a_GM\" >7. What is the minimum requirement for a chess player to become a GM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#8_How_does_Indias_GM_count_reflect_on_the_countrys_chess_ecosystem\" >8. How does India\u2019s GM count reflect on the country\u2019s chess ecosystem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#9_Which_international_body_awards_the_Grandmaster_title\" >9. Which international body awards the Grandmaster title?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#10_What_can_students_learn_from_Aaryan_Varshneys_achievement\" >10. What can students learn from Aaryan Varshney\u2019s achievement?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/sports\/aaryan-varshney-chess-grandmaster\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaryan_Varshney_Chess_Grandmaster_India_celebrates_its_92nd_GM_as_Aaryan_Varshney_achieves_the_prestigious_title_at_the_16th_Andranik_Margaryan_Tournament_in_Armenia_marking_a_milestone_for_Indian_chess\"><\/span><strong>Aaryan Varshney Chess Grandmaster<\/strong>: India celebrates its 92nd GM as Aaryan Varshney achieves the prestigious title at the 16th Andranik Margaryan Tournament in Armenia, marking a milestone for Indian chess.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aaryan_Varshney_Becomes_Indias_92nd_Chess_Grandmaster_A_Major_Milestone_in_Indian_Chess\"><\/span><strong>Aaryan Varshney Becomes India\u2019s 92nd Chess Grandmaster: A Major Milestone in Indian Chess<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aaryan Varshney, a young chess talent from Delhi, has carved his name into Indian sporting history by becoming the <strong>92nd Grandmaster (GM)<\/strong> of India \u2014 a dream achievement for chess players around the world. At just 21 years of age, Varshney achieved this prestigious milestone at the <strong>16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament<\/strong> held in <strong>Armenia<\/strong>, showcasing his exceptional skill, strategic acumen, and competitive resilience against seasoned international players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a field of strong contenders, Varshney demonstrated remarkable consistency and composure. He secured his <strong>third and final GM norm<\/strong> ahead of the final round after a critical draw against <strong>FM Tyhran Ambartsumian<\/strong> of Armenia. This performance not only demonstrated his readiness for elite competition but also underlined the strength of India\u2019s emerging generation of chess players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a Grandmaster is the <strong>highest title in chess<\/strong>, awarded by the <strong>International Chess Federation (FIDE)<\/strong>. It requires players to achieve three GM norms \u2014 which are high-performance benchmarks in major tournaments \u2014 and to surpass a minimum Elo rating threshold. Varshney\u2019s feat reflects years of disciplined preparation, strategic learning, and participation in international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delhi, the national capital, now boasts <strong>eight Grandmasters<\/strong>, with Varshney joining an elite club of chess achievers from the city. His accomplishment emphasizes the growing chess ecosystem in India, fueled by better access to training, digital tools, and global competition exposure. With India rapidly expanding its presence in world chess \u2014 reflected by its growing list of GMs \u2014 Varshney\u2019s success story is both inspirational and significant for students and aspirants preparing for competitive exams in sports, general awareness, and current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Aaryan-Varshney-chess-Grandmaster\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Aaryan Varshney chess Grandmaster\" title=\"Aaryan Varshney chess Grandmaster\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaryan Varshney chess Grandmaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_in_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>Relevance in Exam Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current affairs sections in competitive exams such as <strong>SSC<\/strong>, <strong>Banking<\/strong>, <strong>Railways<\/strong>, <strong>Defence<\/strong>, <strong>State PSCs<\/strong>, and <strong>UPSC (IAS\/PCS)<\/strong> frequently include achievements in <strong>sports and cultural arenas<\/strong>. Chess, as a globally recognized mind sport, holds significant value in general awareness segments. India\u2019s rise in chess \u2014 marked by Aaryan Varshney becoming the 92nd Grandmaster \u2014 showcases national progress in intellectual sports, which is an important topic for exam preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicators_of_National_Progress\"><\/span><strong>Indicators of National Progress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The achievement highlights India\u2019s growing prominence on the international stage, not just in physical sports but in strategic and skill-based competitions. For exams covering <strong>national achievements<\/strong>, <strong>international recognition<\/strong>, and <strong>India\u2019s performance in sports<\/strong>, such news serves as a high-value point. It reflects how the country continues to strengthen its presence globally across diverse fields, making it valuable for long-form answers, essay writing, and interview discussions in competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Chess_and_Indias_Grandmasters\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Chess and India\u2019s Grandmasters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chess originated in India around the <strong>6th century CE<\/strong> as <em>Chaturanga<\/em>, evolving over centuries into the modern game governed by <strong>FIDE<\/strong> today. India\u2019s first Grandmaster was <strong>Viswanathan Anand<\/strong>, who earned the title in <strong>1988<\/strong> and later became World Chess Champion, inspiring generations of Indian players. Since then, India\u2019s chess culture has grown rapidly with technological support, academies, and international exposure, producing a steady stream of titled players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The title of <strong>Grandmaster<\/strong> remains the pinnacle of individual achievement in chess. To achieve it, players must collect three GM norms \u2014 top-level performance standards in strong tournaments \u2014 and achieve the minimum <em>Elo<\/em> rating requirement. Over time, countries like India \u2014 once known mainly for Anand\u2019s dominance \u2014 now regularly produce GMs, reflecting the widespread growth of chess infrastructure, coaching, and opportunities for young players nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CAaryan_Varshney_Becomes_Indias_92nd_Chess_Grandmaster%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cAaryan Varshney Becomes India\u2019s 92nd Chess Grandmaster\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Aaryan Varshney became India\u2019s <strong>92nd Chess Grandmaster<\/strong> at age 21.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He achieved the title at the <strong>16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament<\/strong> in Armenia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Varshney secured his <strong>final GM norm with a round to spare<\/strong>, demonstrating consistency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>He became the <strong>eighth Grandmaster from Delhi<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The GM title is awarded by <strong>FIDE<\/strong> and is the highest honour in chess.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aaryan Varshney chess Grandmaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Aaryan_Varshney\"><\/span><strong>1. Who is Aaryan Varshney?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aaryan Varshney is a young chess player from Delhi who became <strong>India\u2019s 92nd Chess Grandmaster<\/strong> at the age of 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Grandmaster_GM_title_in_chess\"><\/span><strong>2. What is the significance of the Grandmaster (GM) title in chess?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Grandmaster<\/strong> title is the highest achievement in chess, awarded by <strong>FIDE (International Chess Federation)<\/strong>. It requires achieving three GM norms in high-level tournaments and crossing a minimum Elo rating threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_At_which_tournament_did_Aaryan_Varshney_achieve_his_GM_title\"><\/span><strong>3. At which tournament did Aaryan Varshney achieve his GM title?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He earned the title at the <strong>16th Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament<\/strong> held in Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_Grandmasters_are_there_from_Delhi_including_Aaryan_Varshney\"><\/span><strong>4. How many Grandmasters are there from Delhi including Aaryan Varshney?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Aaryan Varshney\u2019s achievement, Delhi now has <strong>eight Grandmasters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_was_Indias_first_chess_Grandmaster\"><\/span><strong>5. Who was India\u2019s first chess Grandmaster?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Viswanathan Anand<\/strong> became India\u2019s first Grandmaster in <strong>1988<\/strong>, later becoming the World Chess Champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_this_news_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>6. Why is this news important for competitive exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current affairs sections in exams like SSC, UPSC, Bank PO, Railways, and Defence often include <strong>sports achievements<\/strong>, especially in intellectual games like chess. Aaryan Varshney\u2019s achievement highlights India\u2019s growing prominence in global chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_minimum_requirement_for_a_chess_player_to_become_a_GM\"><\/span><strong>7. What is the minimum requirement for a chess player to become a GM?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A player must earn <strong>three GM norms<\/strong> in recognized tournaments and achieve a minimum <strong>Elo rating of 2500<\/strong> as per FIDE rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_does_Indias_GM_count_reflect_on_the_countrys_chess_ecosystem\"><\/span><strong>8. How does India\u2019s GM count reflect on the country\u2019s chess ecosystem?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rising number of Grandmasters shows that India has a <strong>strong chess training infrastructure<\/strong>, growing talent pool, and increased participation in international competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Which_international_body_awards_the_Grandmaster_title\"><\/span><strong>9. Which international body awards the Grandmaster title?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>International Chess Federation (FIDE)<\/strong> awards the GM title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_can_students_learn_from_Aaryan_Varshneys_achievement\"><\/span><strong>10. 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