Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plays chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay played a friendly game of chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa during a meeting at the Secretariat. The Chief Minister also awarded the player a cash prize of ₹50 lakh.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of state leadership and sports promotion, gaining significant public and social media attention.
When Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa arrived at the Secretariat in Chennai on Monday (June 8, 2026) to meet Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, he did not expect what was in store for him: the Chief Minister immediately asked officials to bring a chessboard and played a game with him.
The report is a straightforward account of a public event involving a political figure and a sports personality.
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