Quick Info
| Profession | Chess Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Date of Birth | 21/06/2001 |
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| Age | 24 years |
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| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Student and Chess Player |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | - Year: 2022 Degree: Bachelor's of Commerce Institution: M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| School | Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
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| College/University | M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai |
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Family
| Father | Rameshbabu (employed at Tamil Nadu State Corporation Bank as a branch manager) |
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| Mother | Nagalakshmi (homemaker) |
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| Siblings | | Younger Brother | R Praggnanandhaa (Chess Grandmaster) |
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Career
| Debut | 2016: Woman International Master (WIM) title |
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| Titles | - Year: 2021 Title: International Master
- Year: 2018 Title: Woman Grandmaster
- Year: 2016 Title: Woman International Master
- Year: 2013 Title: Woman FIDE Master (WFM)
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| Awards | - Date: 09/01/2024 Award: Arjuna Award
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. R. Vaishali is an Indian chess player with the FIDE titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). |
| 2. She claimed victory in the Under-12 Girls’ World Youth Chess Championship in 2012. |
| 3. In the same year, she was awarded the World under-12 Champion’s trophy. |
| 4. Her chess journey began in 2014 when she started practicing with her brother. |
| 5. In 2015, she secured first place in the Under-14 Girls’ World Youth Chess Championship. |
| 6. At the age of 12, she defeated Magnus Carlsen in a game of chess. |
| 7. In 2020, she participated in the Online Olympiad and clinched a gold medal. |
| 8. In 2022, she competed in the 8th Fischer Memorial and earned her second Grandmaster norm. |
| 9. She was part of the historic Indian women’s team that won a bronze medal at an Olympiad in 2022. |
| 10. Additionally, she is associated with the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. |
