by Chessbox sends happy birthday wishes to all chess players born in the month of October. Happy Birthday to all the chess grandmasters and chess players who’ve left an indelible mark on the game. Join us in wishing Happy Birthday to all chess players.
Akash Ganesan – Akash G. was born on October 1st, 1996 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In 2020, he attained the title of grandmaster. He is India’s 66th-ranked grandmaster in chess. As of October 2023, his rating is at 2411.
Prathamesh Mokal – Prathamesh Mokal born on 1 October 1983. He achieved International Master title in 2003. As of October 2023, his rating is 2351.
Gauri Shankar – Gauri Shankar born on 1 Oct 1992 in India but he moved to USA at the age of ten. He achieved FIDE master title in 2008. His current rating is 2351.
Ognjen Cvitan – Ognjen Cvitan is a chess player from Croatia born on 10 Oct 1961. He won the 1982 World Junior Championship to acquire the rank of International Master. He became chess grand master in 1987. His current rating is 2426.
Nisha Mohota – Nisha Mohota born on 13 October 1980 in West Bengal, India. She is the first WGM from the State of West Bengal. She got the International master title in 2011. Her current rating is 2161.
Abhijeet Gupta – Abhijeet Gupta was born on 16 Oct 1989 in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India. He became Chess Grandmaster in 2008. He is the 17th Chess grandmaster from India. His current world rank is 167 among active players with 2609 rating points.
Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi – Vidit Gujrathi was born on 24 October 1994 in Maharashtra, India. He attained the title of chess grandmaster in January 2013, becoming the 30th player from India. He world rank is 28 as of October 2023 with 2716 rating points.
Subbaraman Meenakshi – Subbaraman Meenakshi was born on 24 October 1981. She received the FIDE title of Woman Grandmaster in 2004. Her rating is 2171 as of October 2023.
Dibyendu Barua – Dibyendu Barua was born on 27 Oct 1966 in West Bengal, India. He is the 2nd chess grandmaster from India . He got the Chess grandmaster title in 1991. His current rating is 2404 as of October 2023.
Alexander Alekhine – Alexander Alekhine was born on 31 October 1892. He played from both Russia and France. He was the fourth World Chess Champion.
