Ireland's First Woman Grandmaster | Belfast News

Trisha Kanyamarala, Ireland’s first Woman Grandmaster, is set to lead the Irish women’s chess team at the upcoming Olympiad in Uzbekistan—her third major international tournament. Inspired by her father and brother Tarun, a former Irish champion and youngest Irish International Master, she turned a childhood curiosity into a global career, mastering the game through books, puzzles, and relentless practice. Together, they founded Irish Chess Technology to grow the sport in Ireland and advocate for official recognition as a sport. With chess booming thanks to pop culture and streaming, Trisha and Tarun are ready to represent Ireland against 100+ nations, aiming to elevate the country’s ranking—and prove that dedication beats pedigree. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e132ef6dbbc3a68