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Top 10 Female Chess Players From Tamil Nadu

 



Top 10 Female Chess Players From Tamil Nadu

Comprising the highest-rated Woman Grandmasters and Woman International Masters:

🎖️ Top 10 Female Players from Tamil Nadu

  1. Vaishali Rameshbabu (IM, WGM) – The first female Grandmaster from Tamil Nadu, crossed the 2500 Elo barrier in 2023; currently rated around 2476 as of January 22,
  2. P. V. Nandhidhaa (WGM) – Achieved WGM in 2019, peak rating ~2380 (Feb 2022), reigning National Women’s Champion in 2024.
  3. Rakshitta Ravi (WGM) – Earned her WGM title in 2023; peak rating ~2365 as of February 2025
  4. V. Varshini (WGM) – Became WGM in 2019, peak rating ~2271 (Dec 2015)
  5. Aarthie Ramaswamy (WGM) – One of TN’s earlier WGMs since 2003; peak rating ~2348 (Apr 2003)
  6. Vijayalakshmi Subbaraman (WGM, IM norms) – Tamil Nadu’s first female IM and one of the earliest WGMs .
  7. Meenakshi Shankar (WGM) – Holds WGM title, listed among TN’s top women GMs .
  8. Srija Seshadri (WGM) – Also recognized as a Woman Grandmaster from Tamil Nadu .
  9. Savitha Shri B (WGM) – Featured in TN’s list of WGMs .
  10. Monnisha G. K. (WIM) – A strong WIM from Tamil Nadu with peak rating ~2295 (Apr 2018

 

📝 Honorable Mentions

1)      K. Jennitha Anto (WIM) – Six-time World Champion (Physically Disabled), inspirational but rated lower (~2030)

2)      Priyanka K. (WIM) – Strong young player, WIM title awarded in 2019 .

3)      Mahalakshmi M. (WIM) – Rated ~2255, WIM since 2015

4)      Pon N. Krithika (WIM) – WIM since 2012, strong national contender

5)      Sai Meera (WIM) – Long-time WIM with peak ~2227

 

Grandmaster (IM titles

 too)

Vaishali Rameshbabu, P. V. Nandhidhaa

Woman Grandmaster (WGM)

Rakshitta Ravi, V. Varshini, Aarthie Ramaswamy, Vijayalakshmi, Meenakshi, Srija, Savitha Shri

Woman International Master (WIM)

Monnisha G. K., K. Jennitha Anto, Priyanka K., Mahalakshmi M., Pon N. Krithika, Sai Meera

🧭 What Determines “Top”?

1)      Titles & Peak Ratings: Priority given to WGMs and high-rated WIMs.

2)      Achievements: National/international titles (GM norms, national championships).

3)      Current Standing: Sample recent performances like Nandhidhaa’s National Women’s Championship and ongoing international success by Vaishali.

 

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