Chennai, Jan 9 : The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has confirmed Grand Master title to Sriram Jha of Delhi based on his Elo rating of 2,511.

According to an All India Chess Federation press release Saturday, the FIDE also confirmed four International Master titles to Rahul Sangma (Delhi), Swapnil Dhopade (Amaravati), Debashis Das (Cutack) and Sahaj Grover (Delhi) as the four have crossed the 2,400 rating mark.

India boasts of 21 Grand Masters and 65 International Masters. (IANS)