Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay marked World Chess Day by sending his best wishes to chess players, coaches, and enthusiasts worldwide. He emphasized his government’s dedication to bolstering the state’s position as a leading chess hub in India and globally.
Vijay commended Tamil Nadu for its significant contributions to Indian chess, highlighting the state’s production of a high number of young grandmasters and its continued dominance in the international chess scene through emerging talents. He attributed Tamil Nadu’s rise in chess to the pioneering efforts of Viswanathan Anand, India’s first Grandmaster, who inspired a new generation of players.
Acknowledging the achievements of current chess stars like World Champion D. Gukesh, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, and Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, the Chief Minister expressed pride in their success, which not only brought glory to Tamil Nadu but also elevated India’s stature in global chess competitions.
Vijay underlined Tamil Nadu’s reputation as a premier chess destination, crediting the state’s success to the collective efforts of players, coaches, parents, and sports institutions in nurturing young talent. He encouraged aspiring players to focus on mastering the technical and strategic aspects of chess, participate in competitions, and strive for excellence on the international stage.
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to sports promotion, Vijay assured continued support for talented chess players in Tamil Nadu, pledging opportunities, encouragement, and necessary assistance to help them excel at the highest levels and bring more honors to the state and the nation.
