Valeriane Gaprindashvili is a Georgian International Grandmaster of chess. He was born on 16 May 1982 in Tbilisi, Georgia. His career has been marked by accomplishments including representing Georgia at the 39th Chess Olympiad and the European Team Chess Championship. He also won the Georgian Chess Championship in 2009 and 2012, and has achieved high placements in various international tournaments.
In 2009, Gaprindashvili achieved international grandmaster status, which represents the highest pinnacle of chess recognition granted by the World Chess Federation. The title of grandmaster is awarded to players who have achieved outstanding results in international chess competitions. Gaprindashvili’s success in the sport has made him one of the most distinguished chess players in Georgia.