P.R.No.425
P.R.No.425
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.425·20 Jul 2026·governance

Chief Minister's World Chess Day Message Highlights Tamil Nadu's Grandmasters

On World Chess Day, Chief Minister Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay greeted all chess players, players and coaches, noting that Tamil Nadu has produced the most young grandmasters in India, beginning with India's first grandmaster Viswanathan Anand in 1988, followed by Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali and others who have brought laurels to the state in international chess. He said the government would continue to support young players learning chess techniques and competing internationally.
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Social media post issued by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, on the occasion of World Chess Day On the occasion of World Chess Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all players, women players and coaches who love the game of chess. Tamil Nadu has been setting records by producing the highest number of young Grandmasters in India. Starting with India's first Grandmaster, Thiru Viswanathan Anand, in 1988, many young Grandmasters including Thiru Gukesh, Thiru Praggnanandhaa and Selvi Vaishali have gone on to win international chess tournaments and bring pride to Tamil Nadu. My best wishes to them on this day. As Tamil Nadu continues to advance as the chess capital on the world stage, the younger generation must master chess techniques, participate in international tournaments, and bring further honour to both Tamil Nadu and India. Our Government will support such endeavours in every way and extend all possible assistance. •••••••• Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai