Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin congratulated Tamil Nadu chess star Vaishali on becoming the first female Grandmaster from the State and third from India and said her proud achievements and her remarkable journey was an inspiration to aspiring chess enthusiasts and a testament to women's empowerment in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Vaishali is the sister of chess prodigy and youngest Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa.
Mr Stalin said along her brother, Vaishali has made history as the first-brother duo to qualify for the Candidates tournament.
He also said they were the first ever Grandmaster siblings.
In a social media post, Mr Stalin said "Huge congrats, Vaishali, on becoming the third female Grandmaster from India and the first from Tamil Nadu!"
He said "2023 has been splendid for you. Alongside your brother Praggnanandhaa, you've made history as the first sister-brother duo to qualify for the Candidates tournament.
"Adding to the glory, you are now the first-ever Grandmaster siblings", the Chief Minister said.
"We are immensely proud of your achievements, and your remarkable journey is an inspiration to aspiring chess enthusiasts and a testament to women's empowerment in our state!", Mr Stalin added. (UNI)
