Vaishali has Surpassed 2500 Chess Ranking, Became 3rd Female Chess Grandmaster

Vaishali has Surpassed 2500 Chess Ranking, Became 3rd Female Chess Grandmaster

Slim, spectacled, studious and the girl-next-door looking Vaishali has become the third female chess Grandmaster across the country. It is a milestone to celebrate and rejoice because the girl has carved her identity and come out of the shadow of being Praggnanandha’s sister. The first-ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters, Vaishali and Pragg have taken the world of chess by storm. Their story is inspiring and touches the chords. PrimeNewsly takes its readers through the journey of the Praggnanandhaa family and how Vaishali has clinched the third female chess grandmaster title.

 Vaishali Rameshbabu’s Biography

Who is Praggnanandhaa’s sister is an inappropriate question now because Vaishali has proved her mettle by becoming the third female chess Grandmaster across the country. The girl has tasted her share of glory and her journey so far is an ode to commitment and dedication.

• Date and place of birth: Born on 21st June’2001 in Chennai
• Parents: Her father Sh. Rameshbabu is a bank manager at TNSC Bank and her mother Nagalakshmi is a homemaker.
• Sibling: She is the elder sister of none other than the Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa
• Schooling: Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
• College: She is a Bachelors’ of Commerce graduate from MOP Vaishnav Institute

 Vaishali Rameshbabu Chess Grandmaster

Becoming a Chess Grandmaster is a far-stretched dream and only a few can live this dream. Vaishali has however clinched this coveted title by defeating the Turkish FIDE Master Tamir Tarik Selbes during the IV EI Llobregat Open in Spain.  The recent performance by Vaishali Chess Grandmaster in the Grand Swizz Tournament has thrown the spotlight on the Chennai girl who has had a commendable journey so far.

Vaishali has surpassed the 2500 International Chess Federation ranking points during the tournament and has thus become the first-ever brother sister duo to become Grandmasters because her brother Praggnanandhaa is an already established chess sensation.

Vaishali Rameshbabu’s Chess Timeline

It seems that chess is in the DNA of Rameshbabu’s family who himself was a chess player and later introduced this fame of strategy and critical thinking to his kids. While Praggnanandhaa who is the younger of the two achieved the Grandmaster title before his sister, Vaishali had to wait for the stars to shine and bestow upon her the title which she had been craving for long. Here goes the timeline of Vaishali becoming the third female chess Grandmaster across the country:

• She won the Girl’s World Youth Chess Championship in the under-12 category in 2012 and in the under-14 category in 2015.
• Vaishali had defeated Magnus Carlsen in a simul competition when she was 12 years old.
• In 2016, she went on to earn Women International Master Title and was later ranked No. 2 in India and No. 12 in the world in the under-16 category.
• In 2018, she became a Woman Grandmaster at the Riga Technical University Chess Tournament held in Riga, Latvia.
• She also won a gold medal at the Online Olympiad held in 2020.
• International Master Title came her way in 2021.
• She won the 8th Fischer Memorial in 2022 and this was her second Grandmaster norm.
• In 2022 she defeated Bibisara Assaubayeva at FIDE Women’s Speed Chess Championship.
• In Qatar Masters Open 2023, Vishali got her final Grandmaster norm where she finished with 5/9 and her performance rating was 2609.
• The recent performance by Vaishali Chess Grandmaster at FIDE Women’s Grand Swizz 2023 which was held in the Isle of Man where she once again proved her core strength and scored 8.5/11 has given her a ticket for the Women’s Candidate Tournament which shall be held in Toronto in 2024.

Highlights of India’s Third Female Chess Grandmaster: Vaishali Rameshbabu

• Vaishali is an introvert and a quiet girl who likes to remain in her zone.
• Vaishali Rameshbabu’s net worth is approximately $1 million-$5 million.
• After winning the Grandmaster title, Vaishali has joined the elite club of female chess grandmasters in the country which includes Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
• Vaishali Chess Grandmaster is a fete not achieved by many and by living her passion; Vaishali has become the 84th Grandmaster in the country.
• The first ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters have now qualified for the Candidates which is the qualifying event for the World Chess Championship. It will be held in Toronto in April.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many followers does Vaishali have on her Instagram account?

A simple girl who achieved a great fate at a tender age has 10K followers on her social media account. Though the number of posts is just 29 as of date, but the pictures of her achievements speak louder than words.

Which are the top 3 performances by Vaishali Chess Grandmaster?

Vaishali is a tactical player and her game is all about creating a web in which the opponent finds himself entangled.

• Winning the Grand Swiss Championship which has made her eligible for the 2024 Candidates is her remarkable win.
• Victory in the Qatar Masters in October is yet another fantastic game by the chess prodigy.
• Winning Fischer Memorial in Greece where she won the 2nd norm for Grandmaster and Xtracaon Open in Denmark where she won the first norm for Grandmaster title are the other astounding victories by the girl.

What is Vaishali’s chess ranking?

Vaishali’s FIDE rating is 2497. She holds 13th rank in World Women’s league and her India rank is 3.

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Conclusion:

Coming from an simple family where parents leave no stone unturned in giving wings to the aspirations of their children, Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa are a powerful brother-sister duo who have carved a different space for themselves in the world of chess. What seemed to be unfathomable has now been realized and Vaishali Rameshbabu’s brother Pragg is a proud sibling whose sister has brought laurels just the way he did.

Wishing the duo success for the Toronto game!!