Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

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Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

IM Vignesh N R became India's 80th Grandmaster on 29th January 2023. He defeated IM Ilja Schneider (GER) in the final round to cross 2500 in the live ratings. The win also earned him the first place at 24th NordWest Cup 2023. His brother GM Visakh Narayanan Rajeshwari became India's 59th Grandmaster back in 2019. Thus, Vignesh and Visakh have etched their name in history by becoming India's first brothers to become Grandmasters. After becoming GM, he returned to his home state Tamil Nadu to play for RSPB A at MPL 42nd National Team Open 2023. He scored an unbeaten 7/9 to ensure his team won a Bronze. He also won an individual Silver medal on Board #2. Both brothers were part of the same team.

Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

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Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

ChessBase India on X: BREAKING NEWS: IM Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th GM Vignesh and @NrVisakh etch their name in history by becoming India's first brothers and siblings to become Grandmasters

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Vignesh and Visakh NR become India's first brothers to become Grandmasters India's chess player Vignesh NR has become India's 80th Grandmaster after he defeated Germany's IM Ilja Schneider and won the 24th