Saptarshi Roy (born 21 March 1986) is an Indian

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player, holding the title of grandmaster.

Education

He is a Graduate with a Bachelor of Science from

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in Kolkata.

Biography

He is the Son of Sri Amal Kumar Roy and Sri Supta Roy. Won 12 times State champion from 1994 to 2008. He trained many IM's and GM's. He facilitated a strategic training session, "King Hunts by GM Saptarshi Roy" attended by over 4000 students. He was the Grandmaster of India.

Chess career

International Master Title Spain Montcada 2006 National U-12 Champion 1998 A.P. Join 3rd World youth Championship 1998 Paris, France. National U-15 Champion 1999

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. Champion In Nepal International open 2010.
Got 1st Grand Master Norm in Sant Marti Spain 2012 Got 2nd Grand Master Norm in Bangkok Open 2013.
Got his final Grand Master norm and Became the 51st GM of Indian History.

References

External links

Saptarshi Roy
rating card at

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. {{DEFAULTSORT:Roy, Saptarshi 1986 births Living people Indian chess players Chess Grandmasters Sportspeople from Kolkata University of Calcutta alumni