Chennai, July 20 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of World Chess Day, celebrating the state's rich legacy in the sport and reaffirming his government's commitment to supporting the next generation of champions.

The Tamil Nadu CMO shared a post on X, in which CM Vijay highlighted Tamil Nadu's contribution to Indian chess, noting that the state continues to produce some of the country's finest young Grandmasters.

"On the occasion of World Chess Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all chess enthusiasts, players, and coaches. Tamil Nadu has been creating history by producing the highest number of young Grandmasters in India alone. Starting with Viswanathan Anand, India's first Grandm...