Mayank Chakraborty hails from Guwahati
Guwahati, November 25(Hani Jain): – In a landmark achievement for Indian chess, Mayank Chakraborty, a 14-year-old chess prodigy from Guwahati, Assam, has become the second International Master (IM) from Northeast India.
This significant milestone was announced by ChessBase India in a recent tweet, celebrating Mayank’s triumph in the World Youth Championships 2023.
Mayank defeated Aron Pasti (with an Elo rating of 2397) in the 9th round of the World Youth Championships 2023 under-18 category. This victory was crucial as it enabled Mayank to cross the Elo threshold of 2400, officially making him an International Master (IM).
This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Mayank becomes only the second player from Northeast India to earn the IM title, following Shahil Dey.
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Journey to International Master
Mayank’s path to becoming an International Master was marked by several notable achievements. His first IM norm was achieved at the 2nd Maharashtra GM Open 2023 in Nagpur, where his performance was also strong enough to earn him his maiden Grandmaster (GM) norm.
He then secured his second IM norm at the Issykkul Open 2023, with the final IM norm coming from his performance at the Qatar Masters 2023.
Assam’s Chess Prodigy Mayank Chakraborty Achieves International Masters Title
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Overcoming Challenges
Hailing from a region with limited resources for chess training, Mayank’s success is a testament to his determination and dedication, as well as the support of his family. His journey has been aided by several key individuals and organizations.
Mrityunjay Jalan supported Mayank with Rs. 5 lakh over two years via the HelpChess Foundation. Additionally, Shrenik Lad and Purva Gaggar contributed to Mayank’s training through the same foundation.
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Coaching and Support
Mayank’s mother, Monomita, highlighted the significant role of his coaches. GM Saptarshi Roy Chowdhury introduced him to professional chess, leading to his first national silver at under-9 nationals in Ranchi.
Swayams Mishra was instrumental in preparing Mayank against various opponents and motivating him to aim higher, contributing to his victories in the under-17 nationals. The Killer Chess Training subscription was also mentioned as a game-changer in his training.
Educational Support
Mayank is a student at South Point School in Barshapara, where the teachers and staff have been highly supportive, enabling him to balance his education with his chess career.
Future Prospects
With his confidence and the right support and training, there is a strong belief that Mayank could become India’s next Grandmaster. His achievements have brought pride to his family and the entire chess community.
Conclusion
Mayank Chakraborty’s story is an inspiring tale of talent, hard work, and the importance of support in achieving one’s dreams. His journey from Guwahati to becoming an International Master in chess is a beacon of hope and motivation for aspiring chess players, especially from regions with limited resources.
