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'''Devaki V. Prasad''' (born 16 June 1962) is an Indian [[chess]] player who holds the title of [[FIDE titles|International Master (IM)]]. The title was awarded to him in 1986.<br />
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He is a two-time [[Indian Chess Championship]] winner (1990, 1991), [[Commonwealth Chess Championship]] winner (1986), Asian Team Chess Championships medalist (1986, 1987, 1999), and FIDE Trainer (2019). In 1987, he was awarded the [[Arjuna Award]] by the [[Government of India]] because of his chess achievements.<br />
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==Biography==<br />
Prasad hails from [[Karnataka]], which he represents in national championships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chess-results.com/tnr853762.aspx?lan=1&art=9&fed=IND&snr=4|title=UICC INDORE INT. OPEN FIDE RATING RAPID TMT 6-7 JANUARY|website=chess-results.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pune.news/sports/pune-bhosale-springs-surprises-at-the-60th-national-chess-championship-57081/|title=Pune: Bhosale Springs Surprises at the 60th National Chess Championships|website=Pune News|date=20 August 2023}}</ref> Devaki Prasad twice in row won the [[Indian Chess Championship]]: in 1990 in [[Kozhikode]] and in 1991 in [[Puducherry (city)|Pondicherry]]. In 1986, in [[London]] he won [[Commonwealth Chess Championship]]. In 1987, in [[Subotica]] he participated in [[World Chess Championship 1990|World Chess Championship Interzonal tournament]] and ranked in 15th place but won two [[Grandmaster (chess)|grandmasters]] - [[Mikhail Tal]] and [[Lev Alburt]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mark-weeks.com/chess/88901iix.htm|title=1987 Subotica Interzonal : 1988-1990 cycle : World Chess Championship|website=www.mark-weeks.com}}</ref><br />
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Devaki Prasad played for India in the [[Chess Olympiad]]s:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olimpbase.org/players/fhbvfh5e.html|title=OlimpBase :: Men's Chess Olympiads :: Devaki Prasad|website=www.olimpbase.org}}</ref><br />
* In 1986, at second board in the [[27th Chess Olympiad]] in [[Dubai]] (+2, =4, -3),<br />
* In 1988, at fourth board in the [[28th Chess Olympiad]] in [[Thessaloniki]] (+5, =2, -4),<br />
* In 1990, at third board in the [[29th Chess Olympiad]] in [[Novi Sad]] (+2, =6, -4),<br />
* In 1992, at first reserve board in the [[30th Chess Olympiad]] in [[Manila]] (+4, =2, -4),<br />
* In 1996, at second board in the [[32nd Chess Olympiad]] in [[Yerevan]] (+3, =2, -5),<br />
* In 2000, at first reserve board in the [[34th Chess Olympiad]] in [[Istanbul]] (+1, =4, -0).<br />
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Devaki Prasad played for India in the Men's Asian Team Chess Championships:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.olimpbase.org/playersa/fhbvfh5e.html|title=OlimpBase :: Men's Asian Team Chess Championship :: Glenn Bordonada|website=www.olimpbase.org}}</ref><br />
* In 1986, at reserve board in the 6th Asian Team Chess Championship in [[Dubai]] (+6, =1, -1) and won team and individual silver medals,<br />
* In 1987, at reserve board in the 7th Asian Team Chess Championship in [[Singapore]] (+6, =2, -0) and won team gold medal,<br />
* In 1991, at reserve board in the 9th Asian Team Chess Championship in [[Penang]] (+0, =0, -2),<br />
* In 1993, at second board in the 10th Asian Team Chess Championship in [[Kuala Lumpur]] (+3, =3, -2),<br />
* In 1999, at fourth board in the 12th Asian Team Chess Championship in [[Shenyang]] (+3, =5, -1) and won team bronze medal.<br />
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In 1986, he awarded the FIDE International Master (IM) title, and in 2019 he became FIDE Trainer.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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*[https://www.365chess.com/players/Devaki_V_Prasad Devaki Prasad] chess games at 365Chess.com<br />
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[[Category:Recipients of the Arjuna Award]]<br />
[[Category:Sportspeople from Karnataka]]<br />
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