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Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan

b. 1989

Indian chess player

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About Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan

Born 1989. Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan is an Indian chess player and chess coach.

Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan Perumal is an Indian chess grandmaster and coach.

Chess career Vishnu began playing chess at the age of 12 after being introduced to the game by his mother.

He won the 2013 Chennai Blitz Championship, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament and defeating grandmasters J. Deepan Chakkravarthy, Adhiban Baskaran, and Shyam Sundar M.

Coaching In 2013, Vishnu turned to coaching shortly after earning the Grandmaster title. He is best known for having coached future World Champion Gukesh D, whom he first met in July 2017. In March 2024, Vishnu started coaching Nihal Sarin.

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Important facts

Born
12 August 1989, Chennai
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chess player, chess coach
Nationality
India
Also known as
Vishnu Prasanna V.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan?

Indian chess player

When was Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan born?

Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan was born on 12 August 1989 in Chennai.

What is Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan's occupation?

Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan is a chess player and chess coach.

What nationality is Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan?

Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vishnu Prasanna Vasanthan

· Wikidata: Q16687881

· DBpedia: Vishnu Prasanna V.

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