Akshayraj Kore is an Indian chess player who holds the title of Grandmaster, the highest title awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). He has represented India on the international circuit and has been active in domestic and open chess tournaments.
Key facts
| Name | Akshayraj Kore |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Chess |
| Title | Grandmaster (GM), FIDE |
| Federation | All India Chess Federation |
Background
Kore developed his game through the Indian junior and youth chess circuit, which has produced a steady stream of titled players since the 1990s. Like many Indian chess players of his generation, his progression involved performances at national age-group championships, FIDE-rated open tournaments in India, and norm-earning events held in Europe.
Career
Kore earned the International Master (IM) title before completing the requirements for the Grandmaster title, which calls for three GM norms in qualifying tournaments along with a FIDE rating crossing the 2500 threshold. He has competed in numerous open events, including national championships and international opens organised in India and abroad.
He is among the group of Indian Grandmasters who emerged in the years following Viswanathan Anand's rise to the World Championship, contributing to India's growing presence on the global chess map.
Significance
The expansion of the Grandmaster pool in India, of which Kore is a part, has been an important development in Indian sport. India crossed key milestones in producing Grandmasters during the 2000s and 2010s, and players at this level form the base of the country's competitive chess ecosystem, often working as coaches, trainers and seconds in addition to playing.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entry: Q4701824
- FIDE player profile, International Chess Federation