India is the strongest chess playing nation: Vijayalakshmi hails country's rapid rise
Published on: June 21, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Chennai's Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi, India's first IM and WGM, asserts the nation's chess dominance is unmatched and will only grow. She highlights Chennai's pivotal role, from pioneers like Manuel Aaron and Vishwanathan Anand to current stars Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa. Vijayalakshmi also reflects on her near-miss GM title and contemplates a comeback.
