The Prime Minister of Georgia congratulates Nona Gaprindashvili on her birthday.

“I wish a happy birthday to the legendary Nona Gaprindashvili, one of the greatest and most prominent chess players in the world, International Grandmaster, and Georgia’s national pride and joy.

Thanks to her phenomenal talent and hard work, Nona Gaprindashvili has introduced our country to the whole world, and she remains a household name in the world of chess, and this is something we as her aficionados take pride and joy in.

I wish many happy returns, health and vigor, to Ms. Nona Gaprindashvili, a truly great persona and extraordinary patriot who has dedicated her whole life to her homeland”, - says Irakli Garibashvili.