Apaar Saxena Earns International Master Title

  • On 3rd May 2026, Apaar Saxena earned the prestigious International Master (IM) title after securing all three required IM norms in European chess tournaments.
  • The young chess player from Karnataka achieved the milestone through consistent performances against strong international opponents.
  • The title is awarded by FIDE, the global governing body for chess.
  • •The International Master title is one of the highest official chess titles after the Grandmaster (GM) title.
  • To earn the IM title, a player generally needs three IM norms, a FIDE rating of 2400 at some stage and strong performances in international ....
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