Northeast's first GM, 17-year-old Mayank Chakraborty and pupil Pratitee Bordoloi become Asia's junior chess champions
17-year-old Mayank Chakraborty and 13-year-old Pratitee Bordoloi have won the Asian Junior Chess Championships in the classical category. Chakraborty, India's first Grandmaster from the Northeast, also served as a mentor to Bordoloi during her preparation.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for Indian chess, showcasing the rise of young talent from diverse regions and the importance of mentorship in the sport.
NEW DELHI: Mayank Chakraborty became India's 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast region last March. He is still 17. Talking to him, however, gives away very little about his age; he sounds more like a man with years of experience on his shoulders.On Tuesday, he added another feather to his cap, lifting the coveted classical title at the Asian Junior Chess Championships in Mumbai. 13-year-old Pratitee Bordoloi clinched the classical title in the girls' category on the very same day.Chakraborty is from Assam. Bordoloi is based out of Bengaluru. However, for the past three-odd months, the distance hasn't mattered much.
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