Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grand Master (GM) by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy.
Mendonca, who achieved the feat at 14 years, 9 months and 17 days, is the second GM from the Coastal State.
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Chess: Goa's 14-year-old boy becomes India's 67th GM
Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grand Master (GM) by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. Mendonca, who achieved the feat at 14 years,…
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Published January 3, 2021 · 1 min read
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