India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived in his home town Chennai on Wednesday, August 30 after winning a silver at the Chess World Cup. The tournament, which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan saw Praggananandhaa become only the second Indian to enter the final of Chess World Cup after Viswanathan Anand.

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The young star was thrilled with the rousing welcome he received which included hundreds of fans and reporters. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin also met the chess star at his residence on August 30 to reward him with INR 3 million&nbsp;and a memento for his achievement.

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Speaking on the reception, the chess star said, "I am very happy. I am thrilled to see people coming here and recognising chess. This tells us that chess is growing as a sport. I feel like I got a breakthrough. My main aim was to qualify for the Candidates at the World Cup and I am very happy that I achieved the goal," Praggnanandhaa told media outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai.

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Praggnanandhaa may have lost to world champion Magnus Carlsen in the game of gold but on his way to the final he did beat recognised stars namely Hikaru Nakamura and Fabia Caruana. Praggnanandhaa, in the final showdown against Carlsen, did well to take the game to the tie-breakers but eventually had to settle with the silver. His exploits, nonetheless got him much appreciation from all quarters of game.

With the second place finish in Chess World Cup, Praggnanandhaa also secured a place in the 2024 Candidates Tournament to determine the challenger in 2024 World Chess Championship. As for his next assignment, Praggnanadhaa will be heading to Germany to participate in World Rapid Chess.

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India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived in his home town Chennai on Wednesday, August 30 after winning a silver at the Chess World Cup. The tournament, which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan saw Praggananandhaa become only the second Indian to enter the final of Chess World Cup after Viswanathan Anand.

India's teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa arrived in his home town Chennai on Wednesday, August 30 after winning a silver at the Chess World Cup. The tournament, which was held in Baku, Azerbaijan saw Praggananandhaa become only the second Indian to enter the final of Chess World Cup after Viswanathan Anand. Also Read: Wasim Akram and Sanath Jayasuriya in awe of Lanka Premier League for a successful 2023 edition The young star was thrilled with the rousing welcome he received which included hundreds of fans and reporters. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin also met the chess star at his residence on August 30 to reward him with INR 3 million and a memento for his achievement. அஜர்பைஜான் நாட்டில் நடைபெற்ற FIDE உலக கோப்பை செஸ் சாம்பியன்ஷிப் போட்டியில் சிறப்பாக விளையாடி இரண்டாவது இடத்தை பெற்று சாதனை படைத்த செஸ் கிராண்ட் மாஸ்டர் @rpragchess அவர்களை பாராட்டி ஊக்குவிக்கும் விதமாக உயரிய ஊக்கத் தொகையான ரூ. 30 இலட்சத்திற்கான காசோலை மற்றும் நினைவுப் பரிசை… pic.twitter.com/QTM4OIPeU5 — CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) August 30, 2023 × Speaking on the reception, the chess star said, "I am very happy. I am thrilled to see people coming here and recognising chess. This tells us that chess is growing as a sport. I feel like I got a breakthrough. My main aim was to qualify for the Candidates at the World Cup and I am very happy that I achieved the goal," Praggnanandhaa told media outlet Puthiya Thalaimurai. He might be thinking: It is easier to face Magnus Carlsen. #Pragg #Chess ⁦@rpragchess⁩ pic.twitter.com/TTiSXyBuxx — T.N. Raghu (@tnrags) August 30, 2023 × Praggnanandhaa may have lost to world champion Magnus Carlsen in the game of gold but on his way to the final he did beat recognised stars namely Hikaru Nakamura and Fabia Caruana. Praggnanandhaa, in the final showdown against Carlsen, did well to take the game to the tie-breakers but eventually had to settle with the silver. His exploits, nonetheless got him much appreciation from all quarters of game. With the second place finish in Chess World Cup, Praggnanandhaa also secured a place in the 2024 Candidates Tournament to determine the challenger in 2024 World Chess Championship. As for his next assignment, Praggnanadhaa will be heading to Germany to participate in World Rapid Chess. The chess prodigy will again be in the spotlight as he has achieved the remarkable feat to beating the then-world champion Magnus Carlsen in a rapid chess game in February 2022 during Airthings Masters Rapid Chess Tournament. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tension is rising high as the FIDE Chess World Cup final has moved into a tiebreak between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway which will take place&nbsp;on Thursday, August 24. With the attention of the chess fraternity on the big contest, All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor has praised 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa for playing on par with Carlsen. The duo drew the opening two games of the final and will head to the tiebreak on Thursday.

<h2>Praggnanandhaa on par</h2>

"Today, Carlsen had white pieces and Praggnanandhaa had black. Magnus could have been aggressive and taken his chances. But he did not. It is a great feat for our young Turk Prag (Praggnanandhaa). When you see a young player like him do so well, draw games against Magnus, it means that he is playing on par with him," said the AICF chief in an interview with ANI.

The first game between Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen ended in a draw after 35 moves on Tuesday where the Indian started with white pieces. The Indian Grandmaster had an early advantage in the contest, but Carlsen made a storming return before they shook hands for a draw.

In the second game on Wednesday, Carlsen started with the white pieces and gained an advantage. However, Praggnanandhaa’s slow resolute approach saw him keep calm before settling for a draw after 30 moves. The second draw has seen the World Cup final move into the tiebreak that will take place on Thursday.

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"In the Olympiad last year, we had the podium finish in both men's and women's team events (Bronze medal in both categories). It has never happened before. Now our young Turks have started to show the results. India has started showing great results after a long time. Everyone knows our champion, Vishy (Vishwanathan Anand), but now I feel that our Chess future is bright. Superb performance by them, and great admiration for all who went to the quarterfinals. Losing or winning one game does not define you. Having four out of eight quarterfinalists as Indians is a matter of pride," said Sanjay.

Praggnanandhaa is India’s youngest participant in the Chess World Cup final while he is the third youngest to overall make the final. He could join legendary Vishwanathan Anand&nbsp;in the history books if he wins the World Cup final.

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Tension is rising high as the FIDE Chess World Cup final has moved into a tiebreak between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway which will take place on Thursday, August 24.

Tension is rising high as the FIDE Chess World Cup final has moved into a tiebreak between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway which will take place on Thursday, August 24. With the attention of the chess fraternity on the big contest, All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor has praised 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa for playing on par with Carlsen. The duo drew the opening two games of the final and will head to the tiebreak on Thursday. Praggnanandhaa on par "Today, Carlsen had white pieces and Praggnanandhaa had black. Magnus could have been aggressive and taken his chances. But he did not. It is a great feat for our young Turk Prag (Praggnanandhaa). When you see a young player like him do so well, draw games against Magnus, it means that he is playing on par with him," said the AICF chief in an interview with ANI. The first game between Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen ended in a draw after 35 moves on Tuesday where the Indian started with white pieces. The Indian Grandmaster had an early advantage in the contest, but Carlsen made a storming return before they shook hands for a draw. In the second game on Wednesday, Carlsen started with the white pieces and gained an advantage. However, Praggnanandhaa’s slow resolute approach saw him keep calm before settling for a draw after 30 moves. The second draw has seen the World Cup final move into the tiebreak that will take place on Thursday. ALSO READ | India win T20I series 2-0 against Ireland as heavy rain washes away third match "In the Olympiad last year, we had the podium finish in both men's and women's team events (Bronze medal in both categories). It has never happened before. Now our young Turks have started to show the results. India has started showing great results after a long time. Everyone knows our champion, Vishy (Vishwanathan Anand), but now I feel that our Chess future is bright. Superb performance by them, and great admiration for all who went to the quarterfinals. Losing or winning one game does not define you. Having four out of eight quarterfinalists as Indians is a matter of pride," said Sanjay. Praggnanandhaa is India’s youngest participant in the Chess World Cup final while he is the third youngest to overall make the final. He could join legendary Vishwanathan Anand in the history books if he wins the World Cup final. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

AICF chief Sanjay Kapoor in awe of R Praggnanandhaa, says 'he played on par with Magnus Carlsen'

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second classical game of the final of the FIDE World Cup against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku on Wednesday, August 23.

The two players settled for a quiet draw in 30 moves after one-and-a-half hours of play in game two. The champion will be decided in the tie-breaks on Thursday.

Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa. The teenaged Indian did not face any troubles with black pieces, with the players agreeing to a draw after 30 moves in an equal Bishop ending.

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The first game on Tuesday had ended in a stalemate after over four hours of play and 70-plus moves, following which Carlsen said he was a bit under the weather.

The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa had stunned world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana on Monday via the tie-break in the semifinals to set up a summit clash with Carlsen at the World Cup.

Praggnanandhaa, thus, became the third youngest player after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament.

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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second classical game of the final of the FIDE World Cup against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku on Wednesday, August 23.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew the second classical game of the final of the FIDE World Cup against world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku on Wednesday, August 23. The two players settled for a quiet draw in 30 moves after one-and-a-half hours of play in game two. The champion will be decided in the tie-breaks on Thursday. Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa. The teenaged Indian did not face any troubles with black pieces, with the players agreeing to a draw after 30 moves in an equal Bishop ending. Also Read: Golf: PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan confident of meeting December deadline for Saudi deal The first game on Tuesday had ended in a stalemate after over four hours of play and 70-plus moves, following which Carlsen said he was a bit under the weather. The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa had stunned world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana on Monday via the tie-break in the semifinals to set up a summit clash with Carlsen at the World Cup. Praggnanandhaa, thus, became the third youngest player after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen play second consecutive draw, final heads to tie-breaker

Viswanathan Anand has backed Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for a bright future after his dominating draw in the first game of the Chess World Cup on Tuesday, August 22. Praggnanandhaa, 18, despite being the&nbsp;dominating star with the white pieces, had to be content with a draw against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen after 35 moves. They will meet again on Wednesday in game two of the Chess World Cup.

<h2>Anand full of praise for Praggnanandhaa</h2>

"He is a huge talent. At such a young age, he has shown that he has what it takes to go all the way. He has all the qualities you need, tenacity and, ability to keep playing under pressure. He has huge competitive skills as well. He is not only about knowledge, he competes at a very high level as well. People are so excited about him,” Anand said in a conversation with India Today.

After starting with white pieces, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa established an early dominance as he had an advantage of 20 minutes over veteran Carlsen during the ninth move of the contest.

Praggnanandhaa’s offensive push forced Carlsen to take his time before he stormed back into the contest. It took over 15 minutes for the Norwegian Grandmaster to push for the 13th move in the game. It took him 27 minutes to think and deliver the 13th move to stop Praggnanandhaa from gaining any advantage.

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"It's a great moment for Indian chess. It's a great moment for Pragg. Just to give you an idea, I have won two World Cups. Pragg will be the first Indian to play in a World Cup final after I played. But by strange coincidence, that's the one gap in Carlsen's tournament record. He has never won a World Cup. He reached the World Cup final for the first time. They are both playing for a win for the first time, which is curious," Anand added.

The duo will meet again on Wednesday in the second game with Carlsen set to start with white pieces.

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Viswanathan Anand has backed Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for a bright future after his dominating draw in the first game of the Chess World Cup on Tuesday, August 22.

Viswanathan Anand has backed Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa for a bright future after his dominating draw in the first game of the Chess World Cup on Tuesday, August 22. Praggnanandhaa, 18, despite being the dominating star with the white pieces, had to be content with a draw against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen after 35 moves. They will meet again on Wednesday in game two of the Chess World Cup. Anand full of praise for Praggnanandhaa "He is a huge talent. At such a young age, he has shown that he has what it takes to go all the way. He has all the qualities you need, tenacity and, ability to keep playing under pressure. He has huge competitive skills as well. He is not only about knowledge, he competes at a very high level as well. People are so excited about him,” Anand said in a conversation with India Today. After starting with white pieces, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa established an early dominance as he had an advantage of 20 minutes over veteran Carlsen during the ninth move of the contest. Praggnanandhaa’s offensive push forced Carlsen to take his time before he stormed back into the contest. It took over 15 minutes for the Norwegian Grandmaster to push for the 13th move in the game. It took him 27 minutes to think and deliver the 13th move to stop Praggnanandhaa from gaining any advantage. ALSO READ | IN PICS | A look at India's FAIRYTALE dominance over Pakistan in ODI World Cup "It's a great moment for Indian chess. It's a great moment for Pragg. Just to give you an idea, I have won two World Cups. Pragg will be the first Indian to play in a World Cup final after I played. But by strange coincidence, that's the one gap in Carlsen's tournament record. He has never won a World Cup. He reached the World Cup final for the first time. They are both playing for a win for the first time, which is curious," Anand added. The duo will meet again on Wednesday in the second game with Carlsen set to start with white pieces. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chess World Cup 2023: Viswanathan Anand backs R Praggnanandhaa for future success - he is a huge talent

The first game of the Chess World Cup 2023 final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway ended in a draw on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;22). As a result, the duo will now meet again on Wednesday in game two to decide the winner of the ongoing Chess World Cup final in Baku. The draw occurred after 35 moves as the Indian will now turn to black pieces for the second game having started with white on Tuesday.

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<h2>Early dominance from Praggnanandhaa</h2>

After starting with white pieces, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa established an early dominance as he had an advantage of 20 minutes over veteran Carlsen during the ninth move of the contest. Praggnanandhaa’s offensive push forced Carlsen to take his time before he stormed back into the contest. It took over 15 minutes for the Norwegian Grandmaster to push for the 13th move in the game. It took him 27 minutes to think and deliver the 13th move to stop Praggnanandhaa from gaining any advantage.

However, precise thinking and quickfire moves from the five-time World Champion saw his emphatic return in the game. The Indian was put on the back foot as he took time to push for further moves. With time no longer his friend, Praggnanandhaa’s early time advantage was wiped out as Carlsen started to dominate during the final few moves.

However, with the contest reaching nowhere, both Grandmasters decided to shake hands and move to game two. It took 35 moves for both to come to the conclusion of a draw.

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"It'll be a fight. He'll definitely push very hard. I'll try to rest and come fresh, I think that's the best I can do,” Praggnanandhaa said after game one.

"Normally, I would just probably have a bit of an advantage having a rest day while he had to play a tough tiebreak yesterday, but I've been in a pretty rough shape the last couple of days. I got some food poisoning after the game against Abasov. I haven't been able to eat for the last two days. This also meant that I was really calm cause I had no energy to be nervous,” said Carlsen after conclusion of the contest.

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The first game of the Chess World Cup 2023 final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway ended in a draw on Tuesday (Aug 22). As a result, the duo will now meet again on Wednesday in game two to decide the winner of the ongoing Chess World Cup final in Baku.

The first game of the Chess World Cup 2023 final between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India and Magnus Carlsen of Norway ended in a draw on Tuesday (Aug 22). As a result, the duo will now meet again on Wednesday in game two to decide the winner of the ongoing Chess World Cup final in Baku. The draw occurred after 35 moves as the Indian will now turn to black pieces for the second game having started with white on Tuesday. The first game of the #FIDEWorldCup final between Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ends in a draw after 35 moves. Magnus will be White in tomorrow's second classical game. 📷 Stev Bonhage pic.twitter.com/UXpcbQxIfN — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 22, 2023 × Early dominance from Praggnanandhaa After starting with white pieces, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa established an early dominance as he had an advantage of 20 minutes over veteran Carlsen during the ninth move of the contest. Praggnanandhaa’s offensive push forced Carlsen to take his time before he stormed back into the contest. It took over 15 minutes for the Norwegian Grandmaster to push for the 13th move in the game. It took him 27 minutes to think and deliver the 13th move to stop Praggnanandhaa from gaining any advantage. However, precise thinking and quickfire moves from the five-time World Champion saw his emphatic return in the game. The Indian was put on the back foot as he took time to push for further moves. With time no longer his friend, Praggnanandhaa’s early time advantage was wiped out as Carlsen started to dominate during the final few moves. However, with the contest reaching nowhere, both Grandmasters decided to shake hands and move to game two. It took 35 moves for both to come to the conclusion of a draw. ALSO READ | IN PICS | A look at India's FAIRYTALE dominance over Pakistan in ODI World Cup "It'll be a fight. He'll definitely push very hard. I'll try to rest and come fresh, I think that's the best I can do,” Praggnanandhaa said after game one. "Normally, I would just probably have a bit of an advantage having a rest day while he had to play a tough tiebreak yesterday, but I've been in a pretty rough shape the last couple of days. I got some food poisoning after the game against Abasov. I haven't been able to eat for the last two days. This also meant that I was really calm cause I had no energy to be nervous,” said Carlsen after conclusion of the contest. The duo will meet again on Wednesday in the second game with Carlsen set to start with white pieces. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa, Carlsen first game ends in draw despite early dominance from Indian

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