Marking world chess day

Marking World Chess Day: Marking World Chess Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended his greetings to chess players, coaches and enthusiasts across the world, while reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s position as India’s and the world’s leading chess hub.

In a message released on the occasion, the Chief Minister praised Tamil Nadu’s remarkable contribution to Indian chess, noting that the state has produced the highest number of young grandmasters in the country and continues to dominate the international chess arena through its emerging talent.

Vijay recalled that Tamil Nadu’s journey to becoming a global chess powerhouse began with Viswanathan Anand, who became India’s first Grandmaster in 1988 and inspired generations of young players to take up the sport.