Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa meets PM Narendra Modi, shares memorable pictures
1 year, 7 months ago

Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa meets PM Narendra Modi, shares memorable pictures

India TV News  

India's young chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and his parents met with India's Primer Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday. Praggnanandha made every Indian proud after reaching the Chess World Cup 2023 final after beating some of the biggest names in the world. He became India's youngest and only second Grandmaster to reach the final of the Chess World Cup where he faced a disappointing defeat against the world no.1 Magnus Carlsen in the tiebreaker round. On Wednesday, Praggnanandhaa also met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and the state's Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chennai after greeting thousands of fans upon his arrival in India.

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India's Pranav wins World Junior Chess Championship: Meet 18-year-old GM who is Anand's student and Carlsen's 'buddy'
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

India's Pranav wins World Junior Chess Championship: Meet 18-year-old GM who is Anand's student and Carlsen's 'buddy'

Firstpost  

18-year-old Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh is the latest Indian to win the World Junior Chess Championship. Like senior world champions D Gukesh, he also trained under Viswanathan Anand at Westbridge Anand Chess Academy and helped Magnus Carlsen win European Club Cup once. The 18-year-old Pranav won the 2025 World Junior Chess Championship with a score of 9/11 after seven victories and …

Who is Aravindh Chithambaram, the Indian Grandmaster who edged past R Praggnanandhaa to win Prague Masters 2025?
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Who is Aravindh Chithambaram, the Indian Grandmaster who edged past R Praggnanandhaa to win Prague Masters 2025?

Firstpost  

Indian chess Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram finished ahead of a stacked field comprising compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri among others to win the nine-round Masters section of the Prague International Chess Festival. Image credit: David Llada/Sunway Chess Festival Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram announced himself as the latest Indian chess superstar in the making on Friday after winning the Masters Section of the …

Tata Steel Chess champion Praggnanandhaa reveals how Gukesh, Arjun inspired him to work harder: 'Results from other Indian players...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess champion Praggnanandhaa reveals how Gukesh, Arjun inspired him to work harder: 'Results from other Indian players...'

Firstpost  

Tata Steel Chess 2025 champion R Praggnanandhaa reveals how D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi inspired him to work harder as he won the first major chess competition of his young career. PTI Young grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa recently emerged victorious in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess competition, beating world champion D Gukesh to win the Masters title. The win also meant …

Praggnanandhaa hailed by chess legends, Gautam Adani after winning Tata Steel Chess: 'Rise of Indian chess seems unstoppable'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa hailed by chess legends, Gautam Adani after winning Tata Steel Chess: 'Rise of Indian chess seems unstoppable'

Firstpost  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who defeated world champion D Gukesh in tiebreakers to win Tata Steel Chess 2025, received praise from all corners of social media, including from chess legends Susan and Judit Polgar and Indian businessman Gautam Adani. R Praggnanandhaa defeated world champion D Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess 2025 title. Image: Tata Steel Chess Chess legends Judit …

'I am still shaking': Praggnanandhaa on winning Tata Steel Chess, plans to buy gift for Erigaisi after his win over Gukesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'I am still shaking': Praggnanandhaa on winning Tata Steel Chess, plans to buy gift for Erigaisi after his win over Gukesh

Firstpost  

R Praggnanandhaa joked that he would buy a gift for Arjun Erigaisi after Erigaisi’s victory over D Gukesh allowed him to enter the tiebreakers at Tata Steel Chess 2025. Praggnanandhaa eventually defeated world champion Gukesh to claim his first Tata Steel Chess title. R Praggnanandhaa is the first Indian to win Tata Steel Chess tournament in almost two decades. Image: …

Chess champion Koneru Humpy thrilled after meeting PM Modi: Incredible honour
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chess champion Koneru Humpy thrilled after meeting PM Modi: Incredible honour

India Today  

India’s chess champion, Koneru Humpy, had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an experience she described as a "once-in-a-lifetime privilege." PM Modi had earlier congratulated Humpy on her victory at the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship. pic.twitter.com/1ob3t2Jcsh — Koneru Humpy January 3, 2025 PM Modi took to social media to celebrate her win, posting, “Congratulations to …

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game
3 months ago

PM Modi meets youngest chess world champion Gukesh D, receives original chessboard from his victorious game

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met newly-crowned chess world champion Gukesh D. Modi shared pictures of his meet-up with Gukesh. Gukesh had become the youngest world chess champion after beating Liren in the 14-game clash. Playing with black in the 14th and final game of the Chess World Championship, Gukesh outclassed China's Liren in a marathon game. Gukesh was in tears …

PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh, receives signed chess board from world champion
3 months ago

PM Narendra Modi meets D Gukesh, receives signed chess board from world champion

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met India’s chess prodigy D Gukesh after his historic triumph at the World Chess Championship. During their conversation, the Prime Minister recalled a viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh expressing his dream of becoming the youngest chess champion. PM Modi meets D Gukesh Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride, @DGukesh! Gukesh's …

President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate D Gukesh for becoming the youngest ever Chess World Champion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

President Murmu and PM Modi congratulate D Gukesh for becoming the youngest ever Chess World Champion

Op India  

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. D. Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever International Chess Federation World Champion after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the final game of their championship tie. Stalin highlighted Gukesh’s contribution to India’s chess legacy, stating, “Congratulations to @DGukesh on …

PM congratulates D Gukesh on historic win: 'Unparalleled talent, hard work'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM congratulates D Gukesh on historic win: 'Unparalleled talent, hard work'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh for his historic triumph as the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. The gripping contest culminated in the 14th and final classical time control game, where Gukesh secured a decisive victory. My best wishes for his future endeavours.” Screengrab from PM Modi/X Gukesh, the youngest-ever challenger to the world chess …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN  

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

R. Praggnanandhaa: I’m not someone who wins six in a row often, so it’s definitely a good sign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

R. Praggnanandhaa: I’m not someone who wins six in a row often, so it’s definitely a good sign

The Hindu  

If there’s one prodigy among a pool of exciting Indian chess talents who commands respect from top players around the globe, it’s undoubtedly R. Praggnanandhaa. Praggnanandhaa’s ability to trouble Carlsen in the past made him a key player to watch at the Tata Steel Chess India 2024. This tournament is more about managing your time well, being sharp, and playing …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament

The Hindu  

The Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz 2024 will be held from November 13 to November 17 at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Alipore, Kolkata. Take a look at the top five players in the Open section: Magnus Carlsen World number one Magnus Carlsen will be participating for the second time in the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & …

PM Modi meets chess masters: AI, birthday surprises, India's sporting ambitions
6 months ago

PM Modi meets chess masters: AI, birthday surprises, India's sporting ambitions

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence, an upcoming birthday, and the ambition to make India a sporting powerhouse were key topics discussed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s gold-winning chess teams at his residence. Gujarathi added, “AI is available to all; it has democratised chess.” At one point, Sachdev turned the conversation towards Modi’s interest in sports, asking for his perspective. …

How Praggnanandhaa punished Carlsen's risky play for his first classical win over former world champion
10 months ago

How Praggnanandhaa punished Carlsen's risky play for his first classical win over former world champion

Hindustan Times  

Perhaps it’s time to lay off the hyperboles and surprised gasps. Eighteen-year old R Praggnanandhaa’s first classical win over five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen has arrived. “I have this theory that when Magnus is playing the younger kids specifically he wants to sort of prove a point, he wants to go after them and try to beat them and he …

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

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

Hindustan Times  

Reactions poured in from various social media platforms after Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen, the reigning five-time world chess champion, in the second round of the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament. Here’s what Anand Mahindra posted on X: After Mahindra lauded the Indian chess prodigy, individuals suggested rewarding him with vehicles from the Mahindra lineup, proposing …

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Vidit Gujrathi in Third Round of Candidates Chess Tournament
11 months, 3 weeks ago

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Vidit Gujrathi in Third Round of Candidates Chess Tournament

News 18  

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa came up with a spectacular game to down compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the third round of the Candidates Chess tournament here. In the women’s event, Zhongyi Tan with two points remained a half point clear of nearest rival Goryachkina with Humpy, Vaishali, and Lagno on their toes with 1.5 points each. Results round 3 : Vidit …

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman lauds India's sportspersons, says country is proud of our youth
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman lauds India's sportspersons, says country is proud of our youth

India TV News  

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget of the Modi government, the final one, of this term ahead of the Loksabha elections. During her speech she lauded India's sportspersons for their massive achievement especially last year as she pointed out India's Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa who became world number one and India athletes in Asian and Para-Asian Games who …

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player
1 year, 2 months ago

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand as No. 1 Indian chess player

The Hindu  

Teenaged Indian chess superstar R. Praggnanandhaa defeated world champion Ding Liren of China in the fourth round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, a win which also helped him surpass the legendary Viswanathan Anand as the top-rated Indian player. After the victory late on Tuesday night, the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa has 2748.3 points as against 2748 of five-time world champion Anand …

R Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Ding Liren, surpasses Viswanathan Anand to become No. 1 Indian
1 year, 2 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Ding Liren, surpasses Viswanathan Anand to become No. 1 Indian

India TV News  

Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Tuesday, January 16, as he defeated the world champion Ding Liren at the ongoing TATA Steel Chess Tournament and moved past veteran chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand to become the No. The victory over the world champion from China took Praggnanandhaa by surprise as he was not expecting the former to go down so …

Gautam Adani meets chess champion Praggnanandhaa, extends support
1 year, 2 months ago

Gautam Adani meets chess champion Praggnanandhaa, extends support

Hindustan Times  

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Friday met rising chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. Adani wrote on X, “It's a privilege to support Praggnanandhaa as he continues to win laurels in the world of chess and make India proud. Jai Hind.” Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani along with chess champion Praggnanandhaa In 2023, Praggnanandhaa achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest …

Praggnanandhaa held by Aryan Chopra, Gukesh draws with Mamedov
1 year, 5 months ago

Praggnanandhaa held by Aryan Chopra, Gukesh draws with Mamedov

The Hindu  

Grandmaster and World Cup silver medallist R. Praggnanandhaa was held to a draw by compatriot Aryan Chopra, while D. Gukesh signed peace out of a theoretical opening against Rauf Mamedov of Azerbaijan in the first round of the FIDE Grand Swiss that got underway here. Playing the black side of a Slav defence against someone who is, by consent, one …

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh felicitated by school Velammal Nexus
1 year, 6 months ago

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh felicitated by school Velammal Nexus

The Hindu  

Two of India’s finest young Grandmasters from Chennai, R. Praggnanandhaa and D. Gukesh, were felicitated by their school, Velammal Nexus, on Monday, with a cash award of Rs. 1 in FIDE rating list recently, displacing the former five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand who was country’s top-ranked player in the world since July 1986. Informing that Anand has been “my idol”, …

Praggnanandhaa: Tata Steel Chess India tournament is where I got a glimpse of what top class chess is about
1 year, 6 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: Tata Steel Chess India tournament is where I got a glimpse of what top class chess is about

The Hindu  

He has hardly had a moment of rest since he made it to the final of the Chess World Cup at Baku. R. Praggnanandhaa may have lost to Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best player by a considerable distance, but he won fame the way probably no Indian chess player has since Viswanathan Anand. On Tuesday, he will begin playing at …

Video: In Indian chess’ golden age, how does Praggnanandhaa stand out?
1 year, 6 months ago

Video: In Indian chess’ golden age, how does Praggnanandhaa stand out?

The Hindu  

R Praggnanadhaa has been the toast of the nation since his runner-up finish to Magnus Carlsen at the FIDE Chess World Cup. Sportstar’s Rakesh Rao speaks about the prodigy and his ability to come back from defeat, drawing parallels with Pragg’s sister Vaishali who he says is a little more affected by the loss suffered. Rao speaks about the difference …

Praggnanandhaa: The boy who gets cricket-loving India chess-thumping
1 year, 6 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: The boy who gets cricket-loving India chess-thumping

The Hindu  

The unexpected progress of R. Praggnanandhaa in the recent Chess World Cup final made cricket-loving fans in India sit up and take notice of the teenager’s skills. Q: Even though Viswanathan Anand won the World title five times, the World Cup twice, became World No. Gukesh’s victory over Wang Hao, playing with black pieces in the first game, was also …

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 6 months ago

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa

The Hindu  

India's latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of his World Cup title dreams, going down to Magnus Carlsen in the final, but the 18-year-old prodigy on September 3 asserted that the five-time world champion Norwegian was "far from invincible". Praggnanandhaa had a dream World Cup run in Baku last month when he became the youngest ever finalist …

PM Modi meets R Praggnanandhaa after India chess star's remarkable run in FIDE World Cup 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi meets R Praggnanandhaa after India chess star's remarkable run in FIDE World Cup 2023

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with FIDE World Cup 2023 runner-up Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa in New Delhi Praggnanandhaa earlier wrote, “It was a great honour to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! 1, secured …

Tata Steel Chess India 2023: Focus on Praggnanandhaa, women’s section to kick things off
1 year, 7 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India 2023: Focus on Praggnanandhaa, women’s section to kick things off

The Hindu  

He arrived to a hero’s welcome in his hometown Chennai on Wednesday. After his exploits at the Chess World Cup in Baku, the 18-year-old will be the biggest attraction of the fifth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, which opens at the National Library on Thursday. Capturing the intense moments of the draw of lots ceremony at Tata …

Praggnanandhaa arrives in Chennai to hero’s welcome, Chess prodigy scripts history at FIDE World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Praggnanandhaa arrives in Chennai to hero’s welcome, Chess prodigy scripts history at FIDE World Cup

The Hindu  

The mood outside the arrival hall of the Chennai International Airport was festive as soon as dawn broke on Wednesday as the city awaited the arrival of chess whizz kid R. Praggnanandhaa. A massive gathering of people, including government officials, students from his school Velammal Vidyalaya and a seizable media contingent had gathered to accord a hero’s reception to the …

'Good For Chess': Praggnanandhaa As He Gets A Hero's Welcome In Chennai
1 year, 7 months ago

'Good For Chess': Praggnanandhaa As He Gets A Hero's Welcome In Chennai

ABP News  

Even after suffering a loss in the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup against world no 1 Magnus Carlsen on Thursday, Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scripted history. #WATCH | After returning to Chennai, R Praggnanandhaa says, "I am very happy to see so many people coming here and it is good for Chess." https://t.co/4kqysfzPvw pic.twitter.com/u4BMY2mysr — ANI August …

A new era in chess has begun. Nurture it
1 year, 7 months ago

A new era in chess has begun. Nurture it

Hindustan Times  

The journey of a chess prodigy is often fraught with danger. But 18-year-old R Praggnanandhaa, with the run to the final of the Chess World Cup, and 17-year-old D Gukesh, with his rise into the top-10 of the FIDE World Rankings, are showing that this generation of India’s chess geniuses is all right. The competition from within is fierce — …

Praggnanandhaa’s World Cup silver reaffirms Indian chess’s growing dominance
1 year, 7 months ago

Praggnanandhaa’s World Cup silver reaffirms Indian chess’s growing dominance

The Hindu  

Seldom has a global chess tournament caught the imagination of Indians as the 2023 World Cup did. FOLLOW HIGHLIGHTS | PRAGGNANANDHAA VS CARLSEN CHESS WORLD CUP 2023 FINAL TIEBREAKS But once four Indians—and surprisingly, no Russians—made it to the quarterfinals in Baku, Azerbaijan, the entire nation seemed to have woken up to follow the progress of these talented Indians. But …

Can India's 18-year-old Grand Master Praggnanandhaa become second Vishwanathan Anand?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can India's 18-year-old Grand Master Praggnanandhaa become second Vishwanathan Anand?

India TV News  

Rameshbabu Praggnanadhaa made everyone proud when he reached the FIDE Chess World Cup final 2023 and despite a defeat against the world no.1 Magnus Carlsen, he grabbed the praise from every Indian. But at the moment, the biggest question in the Indian chess fraternity is whether Praggnanadhaa can reach the level of Vishwanathan Anand or can become India's next Vishwanathan …

R Praggnanandhaa climbs to 20th rank in world after making it to final of Chess World Cup 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

R Praggnanandhaa climbs to 20th rank in world after making it to final of Chess World Cup 2023

India TV News  

India's prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has achieved his career-high rating of 2727.2 in the live Chess ratings. Praggnanandha impressed many with his game in the recently concluded FIDE Chess World Cup and also defeated second and third ranked players Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana respectively on the road to the final. He earned 20.2 ratings and climbed a massive nine positions …

Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a spot in 2024 Candidates tournament: Mother R Nagalakshmi
1 year, 7 months ago

Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a spot in 2024 Candidates tournament: Mother R Nagalakshmi

Firstpost  

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa’s dream run in the FIDE World Cup at Baku ended on Thursday as world No. Baku: Teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa’s mother, R Nagalakshmi said on Friday she was elated to see her son seal a berth in the Candidates Tournament, adding the 18-year-old has a “long way to go” in the sport. Praggnanandhaa became only the second …

Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a Candidates berth: Mother Nagalakshmi
1 year, 7 months ago

Elated that Praggnanandhaa has sealed a Candidates berth: Mother Nagalakshmi

The Hindu  

Teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa’s mother, R Nagalakshmi said on Friday she was elated to see her son seal a berth in the Candidates Tournament, adding the 18-year-old has a “long way to go” in the sport. Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa’s dream run in the FIDE World Cup at Baku was ended on Thursday by world No. READ | Praggnanandhaa: I think …

EXCLUSIVE | 'Huge thing for my confidence': R Praggnanandhaa on beating top-ranked players in Chess World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | 'Huge thing for my confidence': R Praggnanandhaa on beating top-ranked players in Chess World Cup

India TV News  

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become the talk of the town as the Indian Prodigy surprised numerous fans around the world in the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023. The 18-year-old Grandmaster emerged as the runner-up of the Chess World Cup and became only the second Indian to qualify for the prestigious Candidates tournament. This was my second World Cup, I got knocked …

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess
1 year, 7 months ago

Praggnanandhaa: I think people will start to notice Indian chess

The Hindu  

Humble to the core, teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa was far from realising the enormity of his achievement in the FIDE World Cup but reckoned his incredible run could force people to “start noticing” Indian chess. “I feel very good to be in the finals, today I didn’t win, but it’s normal in chess,” Praggnanandhaa told PTI from Baku hours after …

FIDE Chess World Cup final: Carlsen overpowers Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

R Praggnanandhaa suffers heartbreaking loss in tie-breaker as Magnus Carlsen wins first-ever Chess World Cup
1 year, 7 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 …

How much prize money has R Praggnanandhaa won after being the runner-up at Chess World Cup?
1 year, 7 months ago

How much prize money has R Praggnanandhaa won after being the runner-up at Chess World Cup?

India TV News  

R Praggnanandhaa, the Indian chess prodigy, won the silver medal in the Chess World Cup 2023 after losing the final to the five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in Baku on Thursday, August 24. Praggnanandhaa became the youngest player ever to feature in the Chess World Cup final and only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand. It maybe a lost final …

FIDE World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa R-Magnus Carlsen Final Heads to Tiebreaker After Second Draw
1 year, 7 months ago

FIDE World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa R-Magnus Carlsen Final Heads to Tiebreaker After Second Draw

News 18  

Indian prodigy Praggnanandhaa R and Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen played out yet another draw in the second game of the final for the FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku on Wednesday. The teenager shook the hands of the 32-year-old as he managed to hold the World No.1 to a draw playing with black pieces on the second day of the …

Indian chess is having a moment. Pragganandhaa in World Cup final is proof
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian chess is having a moment. Pragganandhaa in World Cup final is proof

Business Standard  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Grandmaster and World No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen during the second match of the Chess World Cup 2023 final, in Baku, Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023. Just about a year ago, a team consisting of D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, Raunak Sadhwani, and B Adhiban won the bronze medal in the Open Section at …

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Day 2: Head-to-head records and everything you need to know about World Cup finalists
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R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Day 2: Head-to-head records and everything you need to know about World Cup finalists

Hindustan Times  

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa managed to hold his own against World No.1 and five-time undisputed world champion Magnus Carlsen in the first game of the chess World Cup 2023. Praggnanandhaa is in for a stiff challenge in Game 2 of the chess World Cup final Praggnanandhaa, who turned 18 this month, has pretty much turned heads around the world and …

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