Chess World Cup: Tenacious Praggnanandhaa takes Caruana to tie-breaker; Carlsen in final
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup: Tenacious Praggnanandhaa takes Caruana to tie-breaker; Carlsen in final

The Hindu  

A tenacious R. Praggnanandhaa displayed his defensive skills to hold World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana and take their World Cup semifinal clash into Monday’s tie-breaker in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday. Fought on an even keel, the second game saw Caruana press hard for advantage and succeed in establishing two connected passed pawns on the king’s side. READ | FIDE World Cup: Gallant Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana Since the shorter duration games suit Praggnanandhaa’s style more and Caruana is not consistent as he is seen in classical time-control, Monday’s games hold the potential of producing some thrilling contests. In the battle for third place and a place in the next Candidates tournament, Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk overpowered China’s Tan Zhongyi 1.5-0.5 after drawing the second game in 54 moves.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza
7 months ago

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza

Hindustan Times  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting against Fabiano Caruana of United States while world number one Magnus Carlsen inflicted an Armaggeddon defeat on France's Firouzja Alireza in the penultimate round of Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger. Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa With 16 points in his bag, Carlsen stretched his lead to 1.5 points over nearest rival Hikaru Nakamura, who was …

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen
7 months, 1 week ago

Praggnanandhaa clinches first classical chess win over world No.1 Carlsen

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament here.The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds.Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed …

Chess World Cup prize money: Praggnanandhaa takes home staggering sum of INR 66 lakh after epic battle with Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup prize money: Praggnanandhaa takes home staggering sum of INR 66 lakh after epic battle with Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Rewriting history at the grandest stage of them all in world chess, India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa played out an epic final against Magnus Carlsen in the recently concluded edition of the FIDE World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Writing a glorious chapter in Indian chess history, Praggnanandhaa was eventually defeated by Carlsen 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break as the Indian Grandmaster secured the …

FIDE World Cup 2023: Magnus Carlsen Edges Out Praggnanandhaa R in Tie-break to Clinch Title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup 2023: Magnus Carlsen Edges Out Praggnanandhaa R in Tie-break to Clinch Title

News 18  

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen claimed the FIDE World Cup 2023 title with his win over Indian boy wonder Praggnanandhaa R in the summit clash in Baku on Thursday. Carlsen registered a win with black pieces in game 1 of the tiebreaker, before holding Prag to a draw in the second game of the day to be crowned champion in Azerbaijan. …

FIDE Chess World Cup: Magnus Carlsen Defeats Praggnanandhaa to Clinch Title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE Chess World Cup: Magnus Carlsen Defeats Praggnanandhaa to Clinch Title

The Quint  

Earlier this evening, Carlsen played a fantastic endgame to take down Praggnanandhaa in the first 25+10 Rapid tiebreak game, with the black pieces. In a must-win situation with black pieces in the second game, Pragg had to win to level the scores and force further tiebreaks, However, Praggnanandhaa could only manage a draw and thus lost the two-game tie-break 1.5-0.5. …

FIDE Chess World Cup final: Carlsen overpowers Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE Chess World Cup final: Carlsen overpowers Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen came good when it mattered and stopped R. Praggnanandhaa 2.5-1.5 for his maiden World Cup title in Baku, in Azerbaijan, on Thursday. After the two classical games ended in draws, Carlsen won the first rapid game when Praggnanandhaa’s sense of danger let him down and he erred under time-pressure on the 42nd turn. Facing a must-win situation in …

FIDE World Cup finals | Carlsen claims the crown; Praggnanandhaa wins hearts
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup finals | Carlsen claims the crown; Praggnanandhaa wins hearts

The Hindu  

Magnus Carlsen came good when it mattered and stopped R. Praggnanandhaa 2.5-1.5 for his maiden World Cup title in Baku, in Azerbaijan, on Thursday. By winning the silver… pic.twitter.com/zJh9wQv5pS — International Chess Federation August 24, 2023 Facing a must-win situation in the second game with black pieces, Praggnanandhaa could not get the position from where he could put pressure on …

Praggnanandhaa is his own man, he’s handling himself mostly: coach Ramesh
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa is his own man, he’s handling himself mostly: coach Ramesh

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is breaking new grounds in the the Chess World Cup, scalping higher-rated opponents one after the other, but he is “handling himself mostly” as far as the nuances of the game are concerned. “Praggnanandhaa is following a routine like sleeping nine hours at night, not skipping any meal, walking in the evening after the game …

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Final: Chess World Cup 2023 tie-break format explained
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Final: Chess World Cup 2023 tie-break format explained

The Hindu  

Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen are scheduled to engage in a series of tie-break matches to determine the winner of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 on Thursday in Baku, Azerbaijan. FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS The tie-break format involves multiple stages: First Tiebreak Stage The tiebreaks will …

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen goes into tie-breaker after two draws: How Chess World Cup final will be decided
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen goes into tie-breaker after two draws: How Chess World Cup final will be decided

Hindustan Times  

Two games, first a 35-move draw on Tuesday, followed by another 30-move draw in Game 2 on Wednesday has forced the Chess World Cup 2023 final between Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen into the tie-breaker, which will take place on Thursday. Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen during Fame 2 of the Chess World Cup 2023 final Ahead of …

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup

India TV News  

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final as five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen won the Chess World Cup for the first time in history. The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa, who became only the second Indian and the youngest to feature in the Chess World Cup final, failed to manage time as Carlsen overpowered him in Baku on …

FIDE Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen play out another draw in final, tie-breaks to determine champion
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen play out another draw in final, tie-breaks to determine champion

Firstpost  

Five-time world champion Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa. Baku: In an anticlimax of sorts, the second game of the Chess World Cup final between Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen failed to throw a winner, as it ended in a draw after 30 moves here on Wednesday. 📷 Maria Emelianova pic.twitter.com/aJw1vvoFnK — International …

FIDE World Cup Final 2023: Praggnanandhaa draws with Carlsen in second game, enforces tiebreaks
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup Final 2023: Praggnanandhaa draws with Carlsen in second game, enforces tiebreaks

The Hindu  

Recovering from a bout of food poisoning, an unwell Magnus Carlsen chose to play out a quick draw that R. Praggnanandhaa did not mind. FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS The second classical time-control game was the shortest for both players in the competition. “It doesn’t matter,” said Praggnanandha when asked about having more …

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen 2nd game ends in draw

The Hindu  

Recovering from a bout of food poisoning, an unwell Magnus Carlsen chose to play out a quick draw that R. Praggnanandhaa did not mind. For the record, so far in the competition, Carlsen figured in only four tie-break games — all against young German Vincent Keymer — while Praggnanandhaa played two against Hikaru Nakamura, seven against Arjun Erigiasi and four …

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Final Highlights, Round 2 Chess World Cup 2023: Pragg-Magnus end in draw as final heads to tiebreaks
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Final Highlights, Round 2 Chess World Cup 2023: Pragg-Magnus end in draw as final heads to tiebreaks

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar Highlights of round 2 of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 final, being played in Baku, Azerbaijan. FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS PRAGGNANANDHAA vs CARLSEN MOVE-BY-MOVE INTERACTIVE - Board Courtesy - Lichess.org CARUANA vs ABASOV MOVE-BY-MOVE INTERACTIVE - Board Courtesy - Lichess.org SECRET OF PRAGG’S ENERGY! Hopefully, I will have …

Chess World Cup final: R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen battle to a draw in Game 1
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup final: R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen battle to a draw in Game 1

Hindustan Times  

The first of the classical games in the Chess World Cup final between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ended in a 35-move draw in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday. 1 player Magnus Carlsen during the first game of the final match of the Chess World Cup 2023 Praggnanandhaa, who was playing with white, was solid from the start. “Like normally I …

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa plays out 35-move draw with Carlsen in Game 1
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa plays out 35-move draw with Carlsen in Game 1

The Hindu  

In keeping with the rising expectations of the chess world, a confident R. Praggnanandhaa matched favourite Magnus Carlsen for a comfortable 35-move draw in their first round clash in the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku on Tuesday. Come fresh and do the best that I can do.” The first game of the #FIDEWorldCup final between Praggnanandhaa and …

Chess World Cup Final 2023, Game 1: Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Settle For Draw After 35 Moves
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup Final 2023, Game 1: Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Settle For Draw After 35 Moves

ABP News  

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Highlights: Game 1 of Chess World Cup final between World no. After playing the first of two classic matches on Tuesday, the second and final match between the chess geniuses will take place on Wednesday as they chase their maiden World Cup title. Praggnanandhaa is the first Indian to reach Chess World Cup final since …

FIDE World Cup Final: Praggnanandhaa plays out 35-move draw with Carlsen in round 1
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup Final: Praggnanandhaa plays out 35-move draw with Carlsen in round 1

The Hindu  

In keeping with the rising expectations of the chess world, a confident R. Praggnanandhaa matched favourite Magnus Carlsen for a comfortable 35-move draw in their first-round clash in the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday. FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS For the third place, worth a spot in …

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Round 1 Final Highlights, Chess World Cup 2023: Pragg draws against Carlsen with white; Abasov beats Caruana
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen Round 1 Final Highlights, Chess World Cup 2023: Pragg draws against Carlsen with white; Abasov beats Caruana

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar highlights of day 1 of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 final, being played in Baku, Azerbaijan. PRAGG vs CARLSEN FINAL ROUND 2 LIVE UPDATES FOLLOW LIVE | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS MAGNUS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP FINAL TIEBREAKS PRAGGNANANDHAA vs CARLSEN MOVE-BY-MOVE INTERACTIVE - Board Courtesy - Lichess.org Match Summary In the midst of a major time crunch, …

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa to face Carlsen in exciting showdown. Check Twitter reactions

Hindustan Times  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, an 18-year-old chess grandmaster from India, has made it to the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. What’s even more impressive is that he has become the youngest player to reach the Chess World Cup final. Chess World Cup 2023: Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa defeated world number three Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreaks to enter …

R Praggnanandhaa holds Magnus Carlsen onto draw in first game of Chess World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa holds Magnus Carlsen onto draw in first game of Chess World Cup final

India TV News  

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has kept the hopes alive of creating history in the FIDA Chess World Cup final having held world champion Magnus Carlsen on to a draw after the first game. The winner of the second classical game will win the Chess World Cup. The final with two classical games gives two players 90 minutes for the …

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

‘India is waiting’: Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa takes on Magnus Carlsen

Al Jazeera  

India’s 18-year-old grandmaster will take on Norway’s reigning world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Chess World Cup final in Baku. India will watch with bated breath as its chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa takes on Norway’s world number one Magnus Carlsen in the final of the International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting on Tuesday. Ananthram, who has …

Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, beating Fabiano Caruana
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, beating Fabiano Caruana

The Hindu  

R. Praggnanandhaa, continuing his dream run, took World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana out of his comfort zone, pulled him into shorter time-control games and nailed him to challenge favourite Magnus Carlsen in the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Over a billion Indians cheering for you: Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on …

Chess World Cup 2023: India's Praggnanandhaa defeats Fabiano Caruana in tiebreaks, sets up final with Magnus Carlsen
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: India's Praggnanandhaa defeats Fabiano Caruana in tiebreaks, sets up final with Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Setting up a blockbuster clash with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE World Cup 2023 on Monday, Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa registered a memorable win over USA’s Fabiano Caruana in tiebreaks of the action-packed semi-final encounter. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the tie-breaker round of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament at Baku Praggnanandhaa stunned the World No.3 Caruana …

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Caruana in tiebreaks, to meet Carlsen in final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Caruana in tiebreaks, to meet Carlsen in final

The Hindu  

Continuing his dream run, R. Praggnanandhaa took World No 3 Fabiano Caruana out of his comfort zone, and pulled him into shorter time-control games and nailed him to challenge favourite Magnus Carlsen in the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Praggnanandhaa, who turned 18 during the World Cup and knocked out second seed Hikaru Nakamura on the …

Praggnanandhaa takes Caruana to the tie-breaker; Carlsen in final
1 year, 4 months ago

Praggnanandhaa takes Caruana to the tie-breaker; Carlsen in final

The Hindu  

A tenacious R. Praggnanandhaa displayed his defensive skills to hold World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana and take their World Cup semifinal clash into August 21st’s tie-breaker in Baku, Azerbaijan, on August 20. Fought on an even keel, the second game saw Caruana press hard for advantage and succeed in establishing two connected passed pawns on the king’s side. Since the …

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Holds Fabiano Caruana to Another Draw as Fixture Heads to Tie-break, Magnus Carlsen Into Final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Holds Fabiano Caruana to Another Draw as Fixture Heads to Tie-break, Magnus Carlsen Into Final

News 18  

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second game of the FIDE World Cup semifinal against American GM Fabiano Caruana on Sunday to push the contest into a tie-break. The two players will take part in a tie-break on Monday to decide who advances to the final against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen. Sunday’s match between Praggnanandhaa and world No.3 Caruana …

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa holds World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in first game of semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess World Cup 2023: R Praggnanandhaa holds World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in first game of semifinal

India TV News  

Chess World Cup 2023: Indian Prodigy R Praggnanandhaa held World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in the first game of the semifinal in the Chess World Cup 2023 on Saturday. However, in the other semifinal of the tournament, World No.1 Magnus Carlsen escaped from trouble against Nijat Abasov and took a big step towards the final. Carlsen took the game in 43 …

Chess world cup: Praggnanandhaa draws Caruana in first game of semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Chess world cup: Praggnanandhaa draws Caruana in first game of semifinals

The Hindu  

Continuing his splendid run, R. Praggnanandhaa forced a psychologically important draw with black pieces in 78 moves against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana in the first game of their semifinal clash in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on August 19. Much before Caruana, Praggnanandhaa ended their 78-move tester with only the kings on the board, Magnus Carlsen escaped …

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Plays Out Thrilling Draw Against Fabiano Caruana in First Game of Semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa R Plays Out Thrilling Draw Against Fabiano Caruana in First Game of Semifinals

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held fancied American player Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the first game of the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Saturday. The 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa waged a gritty battle against the American to share the honours in 78 moves. Meanwhile, world no.1 Magnus Carlsen took a big step towards the final by …

FIDE World Cup: Gallant Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Gallant Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

The Hindu  

Continuing his splendid run, R. Praggnanandhaa forced a psychologically-important draw with black pieces in 78 moves against World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana in the first game of their semifinal clash in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. Much before Caruana and Praggnanandhaa ended their 78-move tester with only the kings on the board, Magnus Carlsen escaped some …

FIDE World Cup: Chess world looking at Praggnanandhaa for more thrills
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Chess world looking at Praggnanandhaa for more thrills

The Hindu  

Fighting for the last semifinal spot of the FIDE World Cup, the way R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi fought tooth-and-nail over nine games, on Thursday, truly epitomised the spirit of the present generation of Indian players. Friends off the board and fierce on it, these teenagers caught the attention and the imagination of the chess world with a display of …

FIDE WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa ousts Erigaisi in sudden death tie-break, enters semi-final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE WC Chess: Praggnanandhaa ousts Erigaisi in sudden death tie-break, enters semi-final

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event. A very exciting …

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa nails Nakamura; Gukesh, Harika win
1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa nails Nakamura; Gukesh, Harika win

The Hindu  

In an astonishing extended birthday celebration, R. Praggnanandhaa nailed second seed Hikaru Nakamura 2-0 before a fortuitous D. Gukesh took out Russian Andrey Esipenko on the way to the FIDE World Cup pre-quarterfinals in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. In the first 25-minute rapid game, Praggnanandhaa punished Nakamura for an early mistake and gained a knight. Needing to win on demand, …

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi advances to fifth round; R Praggnanandhaa bows out
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: Vidit Gujrathi advances to fifth round; R Praggnanandhaa bows out

Firstpost  

Vidit Gujrathi registered a 2-0 win over Jeffrey Xiong on Friday to advance to the fifth round. Sochi: India No 3 Vidit Santosh Gujrathi registered a 2-0 win over Jeffrey Xiong on Friday to advance to the fifth round in the FIDE Chess World Cup. Gujrathi, riding high after a good win in Thursday’s first game, sealed a spot in …

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa overcomes veteran Michal Krasenkow to enter fourth round
3 years, 5 months ago

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa overcomes veteran Michal Krasenkow to enter fourth round

Firstpost  

The experienced P Harikrishna, who beat Constantin Lupulescu 1.5-0.5 on Monday, will face Iran’s M Amin Tabatabaei in the fourth round on Thursday. Sochi: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated veteran Michal Krasenkow 2-0 in the rapid tie-break in the third round of the FIDE chess World Cup on Tuesday. The 15-year old Praggnanandhaa, playing in his maiden World Cup, …

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