The Vaishali, Nagalakshmi and Pragg interview | FIDE Grand Swiss Women's 2023 Champion

R. Vaishali became the champion of the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2023 by drawing her final round game against Munguntuul. Although she couldn't make her GM title, the result was the best in her career till date as Vaishali not only won US$25,000 but also became a Candidate! She and Pragg both will now fly to Canada together to take part in the FIDE Candidates 2024. In this interview we bring the entire family together. It started with Vaishali and Nagalakshmi and through sheer coincidence, Pragg's game gets over while the interview was on and he also joins in!
Video: ChessBase India
Thumbnail photo by Maria Emelianova
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[@SecAllTheWay]

the way Vaishali and Pragg expressed gratitude to the sponsors, as well as saying how every small help at different points in time adds up… shows their innate character, as well as the ecosystem required for achieving super success

[@govinchetty4370]

❤it is apparent this MOTHER is selfless & adores her children.She is Amazing!!!

[@thirteenthtribe402]

Zero reasons not to root for and be happy for these 2. Congrats

[@kieronphillips2795]

So happy for the mother she must be soooooo super proud..well done India ❤

[@sachinsamant8246]

Utterly infectious, every minute worth watching. The modesty, the gratitude, the bonding...from almost another planet. They deserve every bit of the support they have received over the years from numerous kind souls. God bless them...

[@JaiSriRam2403]

Hare Rama, What a Proud moment this is! Huge Congratulations to the best Brother-Sister duo Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali💥You made Billion people proud🧡May Bhagwan keep showering his blessings upon you both🙏😊🧡

[@Vaibhavmaurya606]

Bro you are everywhere

[@nitenuc2341]

copy paste comment hai. 😐

[@Ultrainstincte]

​@@Vaibhavmaurya606spammer. Religious propaganda bot

[@One_and_onlyone]

Vazhka Ravana

[@OG-Gangstaa]

Such a beautiful Family! So humble and down to Earth. Not a bit of attitude or Ego even after achieving so much and making new records each day , They're making whole of India proud and representing the nation very well.

[@pratichi26]

Absolutely brilliantly done by Vaishali! She has been working so hard and with so much dedication for such a long time. It couldn't have been easy she felt she was stagnating. Its the most difficult to keep persisting then. But she did. Always with so much grace and humility. And as her mother said remaining so calm throughout. And these last couple of tournaments, the results have started coming in, and how. What an inspiration she is to little girls who are going to watch her. So incredibly proud for her ❤️❤️❤️

[@nadvani4844]

Another excellent interview Sagar . What a nice family they are . God bless them and may they never change . So pure and humble ❤

[@boniface494]

Wow. That's a privilege to be able to play tournaments while eating your mother's dishes. Prag and Vaishali are immensely blessed

[@JaiSriRam2403]

What a Cultured Family🧡🧡 Mr and Mrs Rameshbabu must be the proudest parents right now💥They gave two superstars to our country and to chess world⭐️🎊

[@dr.deepakgore1079]

Best interview, congratulations Sagar Bhai for best coverage from isle , congratulations to Vaishali, Pragga and their parents, Vaishali speaks very politely and sweet, fluent English. They have sponsorship and coaching and they stood loyal to their supporters. These grown up kids to follow up chess base India like us , great going. Hope to see you cover direct relay from candidates tmt ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@mindlessmusician3117]

Such wholesome content sagar.. Congrats to vaishali and vidit.. Feeling so proud

[@vivekg7153]

Many congratulations Vaishali on winning Grand Swiss Tournament, and qualifying for the candidates😊🎉

[@govinchetty4370]

I wish I was in India to enjoy all the love & blessings of this wonderful nation,South Africa

[@CircleofScent]

Beautiful family. I could see the happiness in moms eyes. Congratulations to both.

[@madesh1000]

Prgg , vaishali show thier power❤🎉🎉 Parents provd is 1st they gives india proud of this siblings they create a world record 👍😃 wonderfull sister and brother ❤

[@ssss-ej1sc]

She looks so beautiful, and her smile is precious. A very humble champion. Can't believe she is so ferocious on the board.

[@varunsubramanian9226]

Sagar always asks Vaishali’s mother about what she cooked. May be Sagar wants Sambhar and Rasasm as well at the cold, windy and rainy Isle of Mann 😀😀

[@nadvani4844]

She must be a super cook too.

[@deepasadish]

Congrats to Vaishali! Very happy for the proud mom!

[@karthikkamathp]

I think the closest brother sister sibling who has potential to be GM after Vaishali and Pragg has got to be the Van Foreest family - Lucas and Jorden and I know they have a sister who is up and coming in chess

[@VishalReddy-wr8yv]

No one even cares to mention arjun 😢...who played exceptionally well.

[@itzuzzga]

He lost world cup, qatar masters and grand swiss right that why nobody supports arjun, i and some viewers supported him even if he's lost. I think he should change his federation, he should play for australia federation just like alireza did everybody knows other indian players are stronger than arjun so it's better he change his federation. Arjun looking forward to your future good luck

[@itzuzzga]

And already india has many talents and pragg will be world champion of india and arjun will be world champion for auatralia

[@AllahabadiSargam]

He is ian 😂

[@VishalReddy-wr8yv]

@@itzuzzga wow so much hate 😂

[@itzuzzga]

@@VishalReddy-wr8yv read my comment properly

[@boredomkiller4531]

Vaishali looking absolutely Beautiful

[@raajjann]

Congratulations to the whole family!

[@nimo5347]

I think now, NagaLakshmi Mam should start something related to chess as she is so much with pragg and vaishali in so many tournaments that she might know lot in chess😅😅😅😁😁😁😆 BTW congrats to VD and Vaishali🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thangavelt4726]

Best example of a real Tamil mother

[@krisgray1957]

Telugu speaking Tamil mother....like me...we are bilingual. Speak read and write both languages fluently.

[@sandeeproy1327]

It must be the sweetest moment for a parent! ❤️😍

[@Velvet-ni6pu]

So much love for this family❤❤❤I hope they remain happy and helathy always!

[@tommygarcia3469]

Congratulations Vaishali,your play is amazing I’ll be rooting for you

[@bimal1974]

Lots of love and good wishes to this awesome family Huge respect to Mataji ❤🙏

[@adityadhakad3176]

two great player standing with a legend

[@desaiaishwarya3]

Congratulations 🎉🎉 Wonderful siblings 🎉 and Supermom❤

[@geert574]

the mom carries the genes

[@kennethwoods6525]

Here's to the next 9 years! Continued blessings. 🤗

[@fabiasantos754]

Gosto muito de você jovem não entendo desse jogo mas sou admiradora tenho filhos e sei que sua mãe é sua torcida tambem😊

[@NishaWatpade]

Huge Congratulations to Vaishali

[@MagicSmoke11]

Wow!.proud mother❤

[@rimurutempest2130]

The Best Indian Family .

[@arka2902]

Huge congo to both of you ❤❤

[@riyabagdiya9835]

Vidt has displayed persistent efforts, hardwork and not giving up attitude .

[@ManishRawat-qz4nd]

Nice interview but I think you started at wrong note by focussing a bit much on what she missed. Very few times such wins come and especially the first one even if it is the first of many, it is special and needs to be celebrated.

[@komalk]

Good luck to them in candidates. Wish them more success.

[@ashittripathi8193]

Congratulations vaishali

[@ArunKumar-io4nq]

Nation waiting for more and more from them.

[@suvendu964]

Proud mom😢❤

[@govinchetty4370]

Thank You Sagar Sir for your brilliant commentary. South Africa ❤

[@vadivelanellappan42]

Cricketer become fame.. but you are real King and queen maker family.🎉🎉🎉

[@jamesjc]

heartiest congratulations Vaishali, Pragg and your team (including parents)! 💐💐

[@kamleshamareshbabuji1114]

Proud of these two wonderful players🥰🥰

[@sandeeproy1327]

Fans in the chat, stop comparing between the Indian Golden Gen. Each are as good as the other, and they have 30 years of chess ahead of them (maybe, Vidit has 20 😋). Each will have their ups and downs certain times, but at any point of time over the next 30 years, I see India having a Champion! ❤

[@DKMRFCBrlz]

Vaishali is SO beautiful 😱😱😱

[@abhilistener309]

#respect..beautiful mother.lovely family.❤

[@bushanmehra9885]

many many congratulation ,Vaishali ji.

[@AdityaKs-uk3wq]

Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@SenthilKumar-gb4zp]

Vaishali and Pragg = you both are superb and making we Tamils so proud in the World....Best Wishes and Best of Luck

[@yashwithamgowda3359]

Greatest parents superstar children

[@ruanpablo2082]

Great Family

[@vin7884]

Congratulations ❤

[@NARAYANNE007]

Billion likes and more.... God bless

[@da96103]

Next in the list: Apartment hunting in Toronto

[@thechosenone2163]

Yes, but they will stay in hotel for candidates.

[@MrAnanthaP]

Vaishali was here only because India's No 1 women's player Koneru Humpy dropped out. That she won this tournament shows the strength of Indian women's chess.

[@vidyadharpinglikar2854]

Stay blessed 😊

[@Thirumaran.R]

Great achievement

[@caballus1]

world's most powerful chess siblings

[@anmoool5236]

Super mom

[@prasanthp3462]

🎉🎉

[@kh3777]

Sagar, you forgot to ask the interview question to both Vaishali and Pragg at the FIDE Candidates 2024, when they have to play each other, sister and brother playing against each other ?

[@prayagagarwal5030]

0:01 small typo in the banner - "his" mother

[@satyamjhahere]

Nice vaishali 🎉

[@christinemurray1444]

Mana is also calculating blindfold.

[@mskshah2320]

Sagar working overtime yet again

[@user-re1su4no6v]

If Amma Nagalakhsmi plays chess she will beat both pragg And Vaishali

[@lordwiz2236]

Congratulations vaishali 🎉🎉🎊🥳❤✨

[@danieljunior7821]

Nice interview !!! But too much noise ....

[@k.sgirishreddy5975]

❤

[@mayurgondhalekar6031]

ah... so gm #3 in 2024 then. all the best.

[@notgrenadeking2364]

Pragg and vaishali wedding soon

[@tango3667]

What do you mean.? They are siblings.

[@Rupalroy-ft9wp]

😂you fool they are brother and sisters

[@suvendu964]

Wtf you are saying stupid, they are siblings 😡

[@atmarambhide]

Its Chennai not Alabama 😂😂

[@KrithivasanNagarajan]

❤