Vaishali Rameshbabu Becomes India’s 84th Grandmaster.

Sports | Dated: 03 Dec 2025

Chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu has become India's 84th Grandmaster (GM) after crossing the 2500 ELO rating mark during the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain. She is only the third female Grandmaster from India, following Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • With this achievement, Vaishali and her brother R. Praggnanandhaa have become the world's first brother-sister duo to hold the Grandmaster title.
  • She secured her third and final GM norm at the Qatar Masters tournament earlier in 2025.
  • Tamil Nadu continues to be a powerhouse of chess, producing the highest number of GMs in India.

πŸ’‘ Other Important Facts:

  • Player: Vaishali Rameshbabu.
  • Rank: India's 84th Grandmaster.
  • Record: First brother-sister GM pair (with Praggnanandhaa).

πŸ“š Test Your Knowledge:

Who became the third Indian woman to achieve the Grandmaster (GM) title in chess?

Correct Answer: Vaishali Rameshbabu

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