13 Dec 2023
Chess International Master
Sravan Renjith, a Year 10 student and member of the Churchie Premier Chess team, has recently achieved the prestigious title of FIDE International Master (IM) at the age of 15.
There are only 4,127 IMs in the world, with fewer than 100 residing in Australia. This title brings with it a sense of prestige and allows Sravan to use the letters IM after his name for the rest of his life.
What sets this achievement apart is the fact that Sravan earned his IM title while competing against adult players within the Australian World Titling System, despite being classified as an under-18 player. For comparison, our previous senior coach, Alex Wohl, achieved his IM title in Europe at the age of 31, while Old Boy Yi Liu (2014), also in his mid-20s, earned the title overseas.
The IM title, awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), stands just below the highly acclaimed titles of World Champion and Grandmaster. For any chess player, this recognition is indeed a significant accomplishment, as it is a lifelong distinction once earned. Prospective IMs must display exceptional skills and undergo rigorous testing through challenging tournaments.
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