Bhagyashree Thipsay

Born on 4^th August 1961, Bhagyashree Thipsay is a prominent chess player from India who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM).

Her Achievements:-

• Bhagyasree Thipsay won the Indian Women's Championship five times in the years 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991 and 1994 held at the places Nagpur, Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, Kozhikode, and Bangalore, respectively.
• She was the joint winner with Vasanti Unni at the British Ladies' Championship held at Brighton in the year 1984.
• She was honored with the "Padma Shri" and "Arjuna Award" in the year 1987
• She won the Asian Women's Championship held at Bhopal, in the year 1991.