How much prize money has R Praggnanandhaa won after being the runner-up at Chess World Cup?
1 year, 4 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 for Praggnanandhaa but it was a valiant effort from the Indian prodigy, who dragged Carlsen to a tie-breaker after three long days and four intense matches. The top three from the Chess World Cup qualify for the Candidates event.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for World Chess Champion D. Gukesh
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for World Chess Champion D. Gukesh

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a Rs 5 crore cash prize for D. Gukesh in recognition of the 18-year-old’s remarkable achievement of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Gukesh became the 18th and the latest World Champion after defeating China’s Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore on Thursday. “To honour the monumental achievement of …

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for World Champion D Gukesh
1 week, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu announces Rs 5 crore cash prize for World Champion D Gukesh

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a cash reward of Rs 5 corer for D Gukesh in recognition of his historic achievement of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. At just 18, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren in the final game to secure the prestigious title, also becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the classical chess …

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder
1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up
1 month, 1 week ago

Magnus Carlsen wins Tata Steel Chess Rapid tournament, Pragg finishes runner-up

India Today  

1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India's R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Friday. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but the Indian's superior tie-break score earned him the runner-up position, while …

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening
1 month, 1 week ago

Tata Steel Chess set for a Carlsen-Pragg opening

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The Tata Steel Chess India is set for a high voltage start after R Praggnanandhaa was drawn to face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category on Wednesday. R Praggnanandhaa will face face Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the rapid category in Tata Steel Chess on Wednesday. “A lot of the older players of …

Tata Steel Chess 2024: Top five players to look out for in Open section of India Rapid & Blitz tournament
1 month, 1 week 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 & …

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana, Carlsen beats Firouzja Alireza
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Norway Chess: Nakamura wins against Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Liren
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Norway Chess: Nakamura wins against Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Liren

The Hindu  

Hikaru Nakamura won a close Armageddon game against World No. The Chennai teenager added to the miseries of the woefully out-of-form World champion Ding Liren of China, winning in Armageddon. In the women’s section, Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk shocked World champion Ju Wenjun of China in Armageddon and moved to the sole lead position. The results: Open: Hikaru Nakamura 12.5 bt …

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess

Deccan Chronicle  

Stavanger : Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa continued with his dominating ways in the ongoing Norway Chess competition as he defeated the world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five in a classical chess game on Saturday night. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves against …

How Praggnanandhaa punished Carlsen's risky play for his first classical win over former world champion
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament

Hindustan Times  

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. 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 …

Anand Mahindra says ‘time to brag’ after R Praggnanandhaa defeats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Rapid And Blitz Chess, Poland: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains 3rd
7 months, 1 week ago

Rapid And Blitz Chess, Poland: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains 3rd

News 18  

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat even as Wei Yi of China stretched his lead to a massive 2.5 points in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour. With nine rounds still to come in the blitz event, Wei Yi …

Praggnanandhaa vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 12 match highlights
8 months ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 12 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa held tournament leader Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi to a draw in the 12th round of the FIDE Candidates tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada on Friday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ Round 12 Pairings Open Hikaru Nakamura- Alireza Firouzja Nijat Abasov - Gukesh D Fabiano Caruana - Vidit …

D Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa, FIDE Candidates 2024: Round 9 match highlights
8 months, 1 week ago

D Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa, FIDE Candidates 2024: Round 9 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh drew with compatriot R. Praggnanandhaa in round eight of the FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto on Sunday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ ROUND NINE PAIRINGS Open Vidit Santosh Gujrathi - Hikaru Nakamura Gukesh D - Praggnanandhaa R Alireza Firouzja - Ian Nepomniachtchi Nijat Abasov - Fabiano Caruana Women’s Humpy …

Praggnanandhaa vs Nijat Abasov, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 6 match highlights
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Nijat Abasov, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 6 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa beat Azerbaijan’s Nijat Abasov in the sixth round of the FIDE Candidates tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada on Thursday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ ROUND 6 PAIRINGS Open Gukesh D - Hikaru Nakamura Vidit Santosh Gujrathi - Alireza Firouzja Praggnanandhaa R - Nijat Abasov Ian Nepomniachtchi …

Praggnanandhaa vs Hikaru Nakamura, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 4 match highlights
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Hikaru Nakamura, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 4 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s R. Praggnanandhaa settled for a draw against USA’s Hikaru Nakamura in the fourth round of the FIDE Candidates tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto, Canada on Monday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ ROUND 4 PAIRINGS Open R. Praggnanandhaa - Hikaru Nakamura Alireza Firouzja - Nijat Abasov Fabiano Caruana - D …

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Vidit Gujrathi in Third Round of Candidates Chess Tournament
8 months, 2 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 …

Praggnanandhaa vs Vidit Gujrathi, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 3 match highlights
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Praggnanandhaa vs Vidit Gujrathi, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 3 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s R Praggnanandhaa beat Vidit Gujrathi in a round three encounter in the FIDE Candidates tournament happening in Toronto, Canada on Sunday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ HIGHLIGHTS | FIDE CHESS CANDIDATES-2024 ROUND THREE ROUND 3 PAIRINGS Open Nijat Abasov - Hikaru Nakamura Alireza Firouzja - Fabiano Caruana Gukesh D - Ian …

D Gukesh vs R. Praggnanandha, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 2 match highlights
8 months, 2 weeks ago

D Gukesh vs R. Praggnanandha, FIDE Chess Candidates 2024: Round 2 match highlights

The Hindu  

India’s D Gukesh got the better of compatriot R Praggnanandha in their Round 2 match of the FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto on Saturday. Check out the board below to follow all moves from the match ↓ Match Report | Gukesh edges past Praggnanandhaa ROUND 2 PAIRINGS Open Hikaru Nakamura - Vidit Santosh Gujrathi Praggnanandhaa R - Gukesh D Ian …

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman lauds India's sportspersons, says country is proud of our youth
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sportstar Aces 2024, Popular Choice Awards: R. Praggnanandhaa nominated for ‘Sportstar of the Year (Male)‘ award
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sportstar Aces 2024, Popular Choice Awards: R. Praggnanandhaa nominated for ‘Sportstar of the Year (Male)‘ award

The Hindu  

R Praggnanandhaa was nominated for the ‘Popular Choice — Sportstar of the Year ‘ award for the upcoming Sportstar ACES Awards 2024. ACES Awards 2024 | Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards The teenage chess sensation had a stellar 2023, as the 18-year-old won the Asian Games team silver for India in Hangzhou and had a peak rating …

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 3 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa

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 planet’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 his campaign …

Praggnanandhaa: Tata Steel Chess India tournament is where I got a glimpse of what top class chess is about
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa meets PM Narendra Modi, shares memorable pictures
1 year, 3 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 …

Praggnanandhaa arrives in Chennai to hero’s welcome, Chess prodigy scripts history at FIDE World Cup
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

R Praggnanandhaa climbs to 20th rank in world after making it to final of Chess World Cup 2023
1 year, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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 …

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 …

World FIDE Chess: Magnus Carlsen Beats Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

World FIDE Chess: Magnus Carlsen Beats Praggnanandhaa

Deccan Chronicle  

In a historic showdown at the 2023 FIDE World Cup, Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious, cementing his status as the world's chess champion. 🏆 Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 👏 ðŸ"· Stev Bonhage #FIDEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/sUjBdgAb7a — International Chess Federation August 24, 2023 Carlsen's pivotal moment arrived when he triumphed with the black pieces in 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 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 …

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