Kiran Manisha Mohanty, hailing from Odisha, has made history as the first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) from the state. Her remarkable achievements have earned her the prestigious position of coach for the Indian national chess team. Kiran will be leading the team in the upcoming Asian Continental Chess Championship, scheduled to take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 3 to 12. Her journey towards this milestone began in 2006 when she secured the runner-up position in the Asian Junior Girls’ Championship held in New Delhi. In the same year, she obtained the Woman International Master title and followed it up with a victory in the Women’s National ‘B’ title in 2007. Kiran’s dedication and talent ultimately culminated in the well-deserved recognition of the WGM title in 2010. Her appointment as the coach of the national team reflects her exceptional skills and expertise, further highlighting the growing prominence of chess in Odisha.
Kiran Manisha Mohanty, hailing from Odisha, has made history as the first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) from the state. Her remarkable achievements have earned her the prestigious position of coach for the Indian national chess team. Kiran will be leading the team in the upcoming Asian Continental Chess Championship, scheduled to take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 3 to 12. Her journey towards this milestone began in 2006 when she secured the runner-up position in the Asian Junior Girls’ Championship held in New Delhi. In the same year, she obtained the Woman International Master title and followed it up with a victory in the Women’s National ‘B’ title in 2007. Kiran’s dedication and talent ultimately culminated in the well-deserved recognition of the WGM title in 2010. Her appointment as the coach of the national team reflects her exceptional skills and expertise, further highlighting the growing prominence of chess in Odisha.
