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IM Vignesh N R became India's 80th Grandmaster on 29th January 2023. He defeated IM Ilja Schneider (GER) in the final round to cross 2500 in the live ratings. The win also earned him the first place at 24th NordWest Cup 2023. His brother GM Visakh Narayanan Rajeshwari became India's 59th Grandmaster back in 2019. Thus, Vignesh and Visakh have etched their name in history by becoming India's first brothers to become Grandmasters. After becoming GM, he returned to his home state Tamil Nadu to play for RSPB A at MPL 42nd National Team Open 2023. He scored an unbeaten 7/9 to ensure his team won a Bronze. He also won an individual Silver medal on Board #2. Both brothers were part of the same team.

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Vignesh Narayanan has become India's 80th grandmaster, crossing 2500 at the NordWest Cup in Germany : r/chess

Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

Vignesh N R becomes India's 80th and first Grandmaster brothers with Visakh - ChessBase India

Vignesh and Visakh NR become India's first brothers to become Grandmasters

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