1. Saheli Dhar
  2. Bhagyashree Thipsay
  3. R. Khadilkar
  4. S. Vijayalakshmi
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Option 4 : S. Vijayalakshmi

S. Vijayalakshmi is India's first woman grandmaster in chess.

  • S. Vijayalakshmi is one of the greatest women chess players of India. 
  • Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi was born on 25 March 1979.
  • She holds the FIDE titles of International Master and Woman Grandmaster, the first female player in her country to achieve these titles.
  • She has won more medals than any other player for India in the Chess Olympiads.
  • She won the national title six times, became the Asian zone champion, Commonwealth Champion, two individual silver medals at the Olympiad.
  • She was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Indian government in 2001.
  • Bhagyashree Thipsay is an Indian chess player holding the title of Woman International Master.
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Option 2 : S Vijaylakshmi

  • S Vijaylakshmi is India's first woman grandmaster in chess.
  • She won the title in the year 2001. She turned 40 in 2019.
  • Dibyendu Barua is another Indian chess grandmaster.
  • He is a three-time Indian Chess Champion.
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