Congratulations!
What a proud moment for Indian chess! FM Harshit Ranjan Sahu has added another shining achievement to his growing chess journey by securing his second International Master norm in Budapest 2026. With an outstanding score of 7 points from 9 rounds, Harshit rose to the top of a strong field and announced his presence with confidence, courage, and class.
This achievement is more than just a tournament result — it is a celebration of hard work, belief, and steady progress. After earning his maiden IM norm earlier at the Budapest Spring Festival 2026, Harshit has now strengthened his claim as one of India’s promising young talents, moving closer to the prestigious International Master title with every determined step.
Harshit’s 7/9 finish was a statement performance. Finishing ahead of a competitive field of IMs, FMs, and CMs from India, Hungary, Slovakia, and the United States, he showed remarkable consistency across all nine rounds. Every point reflected focus, preparation, and the fighting spirit needed to chase big chess dreams.
Congratulations to FM Harshit Ranjan Sahu on this wonderful milestone! With two IM norms now to his name, the path toward the International Master title looks brighter than ever. Budapest 2026 will stand as a joyful chapter in his chess story — a chapter filled with promise, pride, and the thrill of a champion in the making.
| Rk. | SNo | Name | sex | FED | Rtg | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | n | w-we | K | rtg+/- | ||
| 1 | 5 | FM | Harshit, Ranjan Sahu | IND | 2335 | 7 | 0 | 29,25 | 9 | 1,33 | 20 | 26,6 | ||
| 2 | 6 | IM | Mehar, Chinna Reddy C.H. | IND | 2372 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 9 | -0,12 | 10 | -1,2 | ||
| 3 | 10 | CM | Jyotshnav, Talukdar | IND | 2268 | 6 | 2 | 20,75 | 9 | 1,17 | 40 | 46,8 | ||
| 4 | 3 | CM | Shangin, Lev | USA | 2161 | 5,5 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 1,24 | 40 | 49,6 | ||
| 5 | 7 | IM | Hujbert, Florian | SVK | 2429 | 5 | 0 | 19,5 | 8 | -0,95 | 10 | -9,5 | ||
| 6 | 9 | FM | Zentai, Peter | HUN | 2307 | 4,5 | 0 | 17,5 | 9 | -0,81 | 20 | -16,2 | ||
| 7 | 8 | FM | Ayaan, Garg | IND | 2187 | 4 | 0 | 14,75 | 9 | 0,22 | 40 | 8,8 | ||
| 8 | 1 | CM | Hoffman, Luc | USA | 2182 | 3,5 | 0 | 12,5 | 9 | -0,19 | 40 | -7,6 | ||
| 9 | 2 | IM | Kahn, Evarth Dr. | HUN | 2092 | 3 | 0 | 11,75 | 9 | 0,39 | 10 | 3,9 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Varga, Richard | HUN | 2107 | 0,5 | 0 | 1,5 | 9 | -2,28 | 20 | -45,6 |
