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

🧭 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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