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Namitbir Singh Walia becomes Punjab's second International Master

Appointment | Dated: 31 Oct 2025

Jalandhar's Namitbir Singh Walia has earned the prestigious International Master (IM) title in chess. He achieved this feat at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France, securing his final IM norm. He is only the second player from Punjab to achieve this title, following Dushyant Sharma (2022).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The title is awarded by FIDE (International Chess Federation).
  • Walia is currently pursuing B.Com at SRCC, Delhi.
  • His next goal is to achieve the Grandmaster (GM) title.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • He secured his final IM norm at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament in France.
  • He is the second player from Punjab to become an IM.
  • The first IM from Punjab was Dushyant Sharma, who achieved the title in 2022.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Namitbir Singh Walia, who recently earned the International Master (IM) title, is associated with which sport?

Correct Answer: Chess

🚀 Quick Recap:

About FIDE Titles

  • (i) FIDE: International Chess Federation (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) (ii) Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland (iii) Highest title: Grandmaster (GM) (iv) Other titles include International Master (IM), FIDE Master (FM), and Candidate Master (CM).