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CM Vijay Cheers Chess Champ Praggnanandhaa, Plays Match!
9 Jun
Summary
- Tamil Nadu CM honored Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa for Norway Chess victory.
- Chief Minister presented a Rs 50 lakh reward from the state government.
- CM Vijay unexpectedly played a chess game with the young Grandmaster.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai on Monday to honor his significant victory at the Norway Chess Tournament. Praggnanandhaa made history as the first Indian to achieve this prestigious title. During the meeting, CM Vijay presented the young chess prodigy with a Rs 50 lakh cash reward on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government.
Adding a memorable moment to the occasion, the Chief Minister engaged in an impromptu chess match with Praggnanandhaa. While Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious, he expressed his admiration for CM Vijay's chess skills. The Grandmaster shared that he was surprised by the Chief Minister's proficiency, noting that Vijay played well during their unexpected game.
Praggnanandhaa's mother, Nagalakshmi, was also present at the event. Minister for Public Works Department and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna also attended the felicitation. The article also briefly mentions CM Vijay's upcoming film, 'Jana Nayagan', noting its delayed release from its original January 9, 2026, date due to certification issues.
