Nona Gaprindashvili

Nona Gaprindashvili is a renowned Georgian chess grandmaster, born in 1941. She achieved notable milestones in chess history as the first woman to be awarded the title of Grandmaster in 1978, a title shared with the top male players. She was the Women's World Chess Champion from 1962 to 1978 and was known for her strategic skill and pioneering role for women in competitive chess. Her accomplishments helped elevate the visibility of women in the game and inspired future generations of female players worldwide.