About Himanshu Sharma
Born 1983. Himanshu Sharma is an Indian chess player.
Himanshu Sharma is an Indian chess grandmaster.
Career In April 2017, he crossed the 2500 rating mark after scoring a win in the fifth round of the 1st Sardar Prakash Singh Memorial. With this, he became India's 47th grandmaster and the first grandmaster from the province of Haryana.
In July 2017, he won the Barbera Del Valles Open, finishing half a point ahead of runner-up Karen H. Grigoryan. This was his first Open tournament win outside of India.
In June 2022, he was one of the bearers of the Chess Olympiad torch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Himanshu Sharma?
Indian chess player
When was Himanshu Sharma born?
Himanshu Sharma was born on 16 September 1983.
What is Himanshu Sharma's occupation?
Himanshu Sharma is a chess player.
What nationality is Himanshu Sharma?
Himanshu Sharma is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Himanshu Sharma (chess player)
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