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Andhra Pradesh’s M Venkata Ruthvik Secures FIDE Master Chess Title
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 12:32 AM
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Chess player M Venkata Ruthvik from Andhra Pradesh has been awarded the FIDE Master title, as reported by Telangana Today.
M Venkata Ruthvik, a chess enthusiast from Andhra Pradesh, has been conferred the title of FIDE Master by the World Chess Federation (FIDE). The achievement was announced in a report by Telangana Today, highlighting his progression in the international rating system.
The FIDE Master title is awarded to players who achieve a minimum rating of 2300 in official FIDE events, marking a significant milestone in a chess career. Ruthvik’s new status places him among a select group of Indian players holding this distinction.
The recognition is expected to boost his participation in upcoming national and international tournaments, where he will represent Andhra Pradesh and aim to further improve his rating.
Stakeholders in the Indian chess community have welcomed the news, noting that such achievements contribute to the growing prominence of Indian talent on the global chess stage.
The FIDE Master title is awarded to players who achieve a minimum rating of 2300 in official FIDE events, marking a significant milestone in a chess career. Ruthvik’s new status places him among a select group of Indian players holding this distinction.
The recognition is expected to boost his participation in upcoming national and international tournaments, where he will represent Andhra Pradesh and aim to further improve his rating.
Stakeholders in the Indian chess community have welcomed the news, noting that such achievements contribute to the growing prominence of Indian talent on the global chess stage.