Abhijit Kunte
Chess grandmaster from Pune and national champion, now a coach to young players.
Quick facts
- Sport:
- Chess
- Title:
- Grandmaster
- Pune link:
- Grew up and lives in Pune
Career
Abhijit Kunte became a chess grandmaster in 2000, one of the early Indian players to earn the title. He won the national championship and represented India at Chess Olympiads.
Pune link
He grew up in Pune and coaches young players in the city, which has become one of India's strongest chess centres.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.