Justin Sarkar
Justin Sarkar | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Born | May 24, 1981 New Rochelle, New York |
| Title | International Master (2001) |
| Peak rating | 2455 (January 2009) |
Justin Sarkar is an American chess player.
Chess career
[edit]He was the New York State Champion in 2008/2009 alongside Aleksandr Lenderman.[1]
In January 2013, he gave a talk on chess and autism and held a simul at the 3rd annual Chess Benefit at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he won 3 games and drew the other.[2]
In May 2015, he earned his third and final GM norm at the UTB May GM norm round robin, notably defeating grandmaster Holden Hernández Carmenate.[3] However, he did not surpass the 2500 rating mark needed to be awarded the Grandmaster title.
In December 2024, he won the Monthly Marshall FIDE Premier 2024, winning all of his games, including one against Jay Bonin.[4]
Personal life
[edit]He studied applied mathematics at Columbia University.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Hond, Paul. "States of Mate".
- ^ "Chess and science mix for a good cause at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory". January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Sarkar on Norm #3: Location, Location, Location". May 28, 2015.
- ^ "Monthly Marshall FIDE Premier 2024".
- ^ McClain, Dylan (February 18, 2012). "After Struggling, Player Gets a Look at Success".
External links
[edit]- Justin Sarkar rating card at FIDE