Meet Praggnanandhaa, the Indian chess grandmaster, who is within touching distance of history at FIDE World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Meet Praggnanandhaa, the Indian chess grandmaster, who is within touching distance of history at FIDE World Cup

Hindustan Times  

India have been blessed with quiet a few rising talents in chess and the one currently making headlines globally is 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. The Indian prodigy on Monday stunned world number three Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreaks to reach the final of the ongoing FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he will meet world number one Magnus Carlsen. India chess player Praggnanandhaa and Fabiano Caruana Praggnanandhaa closed the semifinal with a 3.5-2.5 win, also officially sealing a place in the Candidates 2024 tournament, which will be held in Canada. Praggnanandhaa also became the first Indian to reach the finals of Chess World Cup in over two decades. The way he analyses his games is way beyond his years.” Chess runs in Praggnanandhaa's family The young prodigy, who mostly remains away from social media, calls five-time world champion and India’s first Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand as his inspiration.

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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 …

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India
1 week, 6 days ago

Viswanathan Anand thrilled for world champion D Gukesh: A Proud Moment for India

India Today  

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. @FIDE_chess @WacaChess pic.twitter.com/o3hq26JFPf — Viswanathan Anand December 12, 2024 Chess Prodigy♟️ðŸÆ Extending my warm wishes to @DGukesh for clinching the prestigious World Chess Championship title and becoming the youngest World Champion in the history of #Chess. pic.twitter.com/xCrzsAq7gV — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 12, 2024 Congratulations, Gukesh, on …

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 …

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi lead Indian contingent at Rapid & Blitz Championships
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi lead Indian contingent at Rapid & Blitz Championships

India Today  

India’s top chess talents R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Vaishali will represent the country at the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, scheduled to take place in New York City from December 26-31. Alongside the trio, former world champion Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika will compete, making it a strong Indian contingent at what FIDE describes as the …

R. Praggnanandhaa: I’m not someone who wins six in a row often, so it’s definitely a good sign
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali start strong for India in 45th Chess Olympiad
3 months, 1 week ago

Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali start strong for India in 45th Chess Olympiad

Hindustan Times  

R Praggnanandhaa set the tone on the top board as the Indian men's team blanked Morocco 4-0, while the women romped home against Jamaica, conceding just a draw in the process, in the first round of the 45th Chess Olympiad. With world championship challenger D Gukesh taking a break in the opening round, Praggnanandhaa delivered the goods against Tissir Mohamed …

Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row

Hindustan Times  

India, the bronze medalist in the last edition, will be eyeing their first standalone gold medal in the 45th Chess Olympiad, which starts in the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Wednesday. Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's chess Olympiad team for the second time in a row The second-seeded Indian team, comprising Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Arjun …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian sibling duo makes waves at Toronto chess tournament opening
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sibling duo makes waves at Toronto chess tournament opening

Hindustan Times  

As a major international chess tournament opened in Toronto on Wednesday evening, it also marked a historic occasion, featuring siblings for the first time, with teen Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa R in the Open section and his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu competing for the Women’s honours. Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, next to FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky as the Candidates tournament opened in Toronto on …

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa commits blunder, loses second round match
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa commits blunder, loses second round match

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa committed a time-pressure blunder as he suffered defeat at the hands of Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran in the second round of Prague Masters Chess tournament here. D Gukesh, meanwhile, came up with an impressive performance with black pieces to beat Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Czech Republic while the other three games in the 10-player round-robin …

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 crushes China’s Wenjun to join leaders
11 months ago

Praggnanandhaa crushes China’s Wenjun to join leaders

The Hindu  

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters here. Abdusattorov scored the quickest victory of the round against Jorden van Foreest while Gukesh drew against compatriot Vidit Gujrathi, who is just half a point behind the leaders’ pack. Praggnanandhaa made short work of Wenjun …

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 …

Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Praggnanandhaa, Vidit and Vaishali
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Gukesh, Humpy complete Candidates’ fields, join Praggnanandhaa, Vidit and Vaishali

The Hindu  

A fabulous year for Indian chess ended with the heart-warming news of D. Gukesh and K. Humpy taking the eighth and final spot in their respective Candidates Tournaments, scheduled in Toronto from April 2 to 25, 2024. Since 1991 when Viswanathan Anand remained the only Indian to play in the Candidates, five Indians – R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, Gukesh in …

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The state of Indian chess at the end of 2023 | Data

The Hindu  

The year 2023 was yet another good one for Indian chess. Two chess stalwarts — Grandmasters R. Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi — qualified to play in the 2024 Candidates Tournament which will determine the challenger to the current World Champion, Ding Liren, of China. Click to remove AMP mode Vidit scored an emphatic victory in the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament …

R Vaishali-Praggnanandhaa script history, become first brother-sister grandmaster duo in chess
1 year ago

R Vaishali-Praggnanandhaa script history, become first brother-sister grandmaster duo in chess

India TV News  

Chess star R Vaishali became grandmaster after crossing 2500 ELO rating points on Friday, December 1. Vaishali, who happens to be grandmaster Praggnanandhaa's elder sister, achieved the feat at the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain where she defeated Turkey's FM Tamer Tarik Selbes in the second round. Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa will also become the first brother-sister duo to compete …

Praggnanandhaa held by Aryan Chopra, Gukesh draws with Mamedov
1 year, 1 month 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’s ready to do the star turn for India
1 year, 3 months ago

Praggnanandhaa’s ready to do the star turn for India

Hindustan Times  

On August 30, an air of frenzy and festivity awaited R Praggnanandhaa’s return home. On a typically warm and sultry morning, the size of the gathering at the arrival hall of the Chennai International Airport almost resembled the reception reserved for India’s cricketers returning from a World Cup triumph. Erigaisi was also a step away from reaching the semi-finals and …

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa in sole lead on a wild day of blitz
1 year, 3 months ago

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa in sole lead on a wild day of blitz

The Hindu  

Much could happen when nine rounds of blitz chess are played in a day. It certainly did at the National Library, on the first day of the open blitz event of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament on Friday. By the end of the eighth round, the older Indian snatched the lead from Praggnanandhaa, who suffered another loss, this time …

Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh among early leaders, Praggnanandhaa loses to Keymar
1 year, 3 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India: Gukesh among early leaders, Praggnanandhaa loses to Keymar

The Hindu  

Just when it seemed R. Praggnanandhaa would have another excellent day on the chessboard – something he has got used to over the last few months – Vincent Keymer made him pause. In the third-round clash between the two hugely talented teenagers, in the open rapid section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, the German prevailed, and he moved …

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 …

Praggnanandhaa: The boy who gets cricket-loving India chess-thumping
1 year, 3 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 …

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 …

Can India's 18-year-old Grand Master Praggnanandhaa become second Vishwanathan Anand?
1 year, 3 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian chess is having a moment. Pragganandhaa in World Cup final is proof
1 year, 4 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
1 year, 4 months ago

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 …

A New Indian, But Still with 'Anand' in His Name: Viswanathan Anand to News18 on Praggnanandhaa
1 year, 4 months ago

A New Indian, But Still with 'Anand' in His Name: Viswanathan Anand to News18 on Praggnanandhaa

News 18  

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa registered a stunning victory over world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals of the ongoing FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. With Monday’s win, Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian player following the legendary Viswanathan Anand to enter the summit clash of the tournament. “Magnus is trying to win this world …

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