P. V. Nandhidhaa facts for kids
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P. V. Nandhidhaa in 2022
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| Country | India |
| Born | 10 April 1996 Sankagiri, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Title | Woman Grandmaster (2019) |
| Peak rating | 2380 (February 2022) |
Pallathur Venkatachalam Nandhidhaa (born on April 10, 1996) is a talented chess player from Tamil Nadu, India. She holds important titles in chess, like Woman Grandmaster (WGM) and Woman International Master (WIM). She was the 17th Indian woman to become a Grandmaster.
Nandhidhaa is a top chess player with a high rating of 2380. She has also achieved 8 International Master norms. In 2024, she became the National Women Chess Champion.
She won a gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship in New Delhi in 2022. This made her only the 9th Indian woman to win this big title. She played very well, winning 7.5 out of 9 games without losing any. This win also helped her qualify for the Women's Chess World Cup 2023. Nandhidhaa has won many medals, including 7 at Commonwealth and Asian Chess Championships in different age groups. She also has 6 National Chess Championship gold medals.
Nandhidhaa's Chess Journey
Nandhidhaa has achieved many great things in her chess career. She has won medals in major tournaments around the world.
Early Achievements
In 2016, she won a silver medal at the Under-20 World Junior Chess Championship in India. Before that, in 2010, she earned a bronze medal at the Under-14 World Youth Chess Championship in Greece.
Team Success
In October 2020, Nandhidhaa was part of the Indian women's chess team. They won the gold medal at the Asian Nations Online Chess Championship. This was a big win for India, as 31 Asian countries took part.
Key Achievements and Medals
Nandhidhaa has won many medals and titles. Here are some of her most important achievements.
2024 Highlights
- National Champion: She won the gold medal at the 50th National Women Chess Championship in Karaikudi. This win qualified her for the Women's Chess World Cup 2025 in Georgia.
- International Master Norm: She won a silver medal in Spain and earned her eighth International Master norm. This is a big step towards becoming an International Master.
- Commonwealth Bronze: She won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Malaysia.
- Indore Gold: She also won a gold medal at the 2nd Indore International Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
2023 Highlights
- Sixth IM Norm: She won a gold medal at a tournament in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. During this event, she earned her sixth International Master norm.
2022 Highlights
- Rilton Cup Gold: She won a gold medal at the 50th Rilton Cup and was named the best woman chess player. She also earned her fifth International Master norm.
- Asian Champion: She won a gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship in New Delhi. She did not lose any games and qualified for the Women's Chess World Cup 2023.
- Chess Olympiad: She played for India's Women Team C at the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai. She scored 8.5 points out of 11 games.
2021 Highlights
- First Place in Spain: She shared first place at the 47th La Roda International Open in Spain. No woman had ever finished in the top three of this event before.
- Best Sportsperson Award: She received the "Best Sportsperson of the year" award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
2020 Highlights
- Asian Online Gold: She won a gold medal at the Asian Nations Online Chess Championship.
2019 Highlights
- Woman Grandmaster Title: She officially became India's 17th Woman Grandmaster.
2016 Highlights
- World Junior Silver: She won a silver medal at the 34th World Junior Chess Championship in India.
- Commonwealth Gold: She won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka.
- Asian Junior Silver: She also won a silver medal at the Asian Junior Chess Championship in New Delhi.
2015 Highlights
- Asian Junior Bronze: She won a bronze medal at the Asian Junior Chess Championship in Kyrgyzstan.
- Commonwealth Bronze: She also won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in New Delhi.
2014 Highlights
- Commonwealth Silver: She won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Scotland.
2013 Highlights
- National Gold: She won a gold medal at the National Chess Championship (Under-17 Girls category) in India.
2012 Highlights
- Asian Youth Silver: She won a silver medal at the Asian Youth Chess Championship (Under-16 Girls category) in Sri Lanka.
2011 Highlights
- Asian Youth Gold: She won a gold medal at the Asian Youth Chess Championship (Under-16 Girls category) in the Philippines.
2010 Highlights
- World Youth Bronze: She won a bronze medal at the World Youth Chess Championship (Under-14 Girls category) in Greece.
Special Honours
Nandhidhaa has been honored by several important leaders in Tamil Nadu.
- She has been recognized by three different Chief Ministers of Tamilnadu: Late J.Jayalalitha, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and M. K. Stalin.
- In 2023, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin, and the Sports Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, honored her for winning the individual gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship in 2022.
- In 2021, she was honored by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin for becoming India's 17th Woman Grandmaster.
- She also received the "Best Sportsperson of the year" award from Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami in 2021.
- In 2017, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami honored her for winning a silver medal at the 34th World Junior Chess Championship in 2016.
