International Master Saptarshi Roy
Chowdhury of Indian Railways, Kolkata completed his third and
final Grand Master Norm in the Six Season Chess Tournament that
ended earlier this week (March 22) at the Tulip Hall in Uttara
Club, Dhaka.
Needing a draw in the final round, Saptarshi held Dibyendu Barua
to a draw to finish on 7/9 and win the 10-player
leaguetournament. He made his first and second norm in 2008 and
2009. He became an International Master in 2004 and has been
waiting for this title.
"A dream came true because each and every players has a dream of
earning the GM title and I am very happy to earn the final GM
norm today (Monday)," Saptarshi told Dhaka newspaper The Daily
Star after the game.
Saptarshi, the chubby 28-year old player however still needs to
reach 2500 Elo in ratings to get his GM norm as his all-time
high rating has been 2469 in April 2009. Presently he will
require to add another 50 Elo for that landmark.
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