Visakhapatnam chess player Sahithi Varshini has earned her third and final WGM norm, completing the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster title. She has made steady progress through strong international performances and now aims to achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title.
Emerging chess star Sahithi Varshini is chasing her third and final GM norm, with father and coach Lokesh providing unwavering support. From sacrificing his job and moving to Budapest to starting a chess academy, his journey mirrors her growing ambitions
Visakhapatnam International Master Sahithi Varshini secured her second Woman Grandmaster norm at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary. She scored five points from nine rounds, produced a 2429 performance rating and now needs one more norm.
