Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa completed a stunning comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the final, secure his maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title in St. Louis and take home the $200,000 winner’s prize. According to Chess.com, Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour.&nbsp;Praggnanandhaa started the day six points behind Caruana but quickly shifted the momentum, winning both rapid games to move ahead before drawing all four blitz games. This helped him seal the title with a 15-13 overall victory.&nbsp;In the opening blitz game, Praggnanandhaa had a strong chance to win but made a mistake during a tense time scramble. His position then became difficult, but Caruana could not take advantage and the game ended in a draw.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-t20-asia-cup-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-schedule-squads-venues-and-more-1787902782263">Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026: All you need to know about schedule, squads and more</a>&nbsp;In the third-place playoff, Wesley So also produced a strong comeback against Vincent Keymer. The players shared the two rapid games, but So took control in the blitz section, winning all four games. He sealed an 18-12 victory with a game to spare.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-2026-27-draw-psg-barcelona-set-for-blockbuster-clash-man-utd-face-bayern-1787855264179">Champions League 2026-27 draw: PSG face Barcelona, Man Utd take on Bayern</a>&nbsp;Earlier on Wednesday, Praggnanandhaa had drawn his second classical game against Caruana. However, Caruana still held a six-point advantage going into the final day.&nbsp;The young Indian had suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat in the first classical game but bounced back to draw the second game 3-3.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

R Praggnanandhaa scripted history with a stunning comeback victory over Fabiano Caruana, becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. The landmark triumph adds another highlight to his impressive 2026 campaign.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa completed a stunning comeback against Fabiano Caruana to win the final, secure his maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title in St. Louis and take home the $200,000 winner’s prize. According to Chess.com, Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour. Praggnanandhaa started the day six points behind Caruana but quickly shifted the momentum, winning both rapid games to move ahead before drawing all four blitz games. This helped him seal the title with a 15-13 overall victory. In the opening blitz game, Praggnanandhaa had a strong chance to win but made a mistake during a tense time scramble. His position then became difficult, but Caruana could not take advantage and the game ended in a draw. Also Read - Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026: All you need to know about schedule, squads and more In the third-place playoff, Wesley So also produced a strong comeback against Vincent Keymer. The players shared the two rapid games, but So took control in the blitz section, winning all four games. He sealed an 18-12 victory with a game to spare. Also Read - Champions League 2026-27 draw: PSG face Barcelona, Man Utd take on Bayern Earlier on Wednesday, Praggnanandhaa had drawn his second classical game against Caruana. However, Caruana still held a six-point advantage going into the final day. The young Indian had suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat in the first classical game but bounced back to draw the second game 3-3. With inputs from agencies

R Praggnanandhaa scripted history with a stunning comeback victory over Fabiano Caruana, becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. The landmark triumph adds another highlight to his impressive 2026 campaign.

Praggnanandhaa scripts historic win, lifts maiden Grand Chess Tour Finals title

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid &amp; Blitz, staying unbeaten and holding on to the sole lead heading into the tournament's final stretch. But the day wasn't without drama as a nerve-jangling pawn endgame against closest rival Javokhir Sindarov nearly cost him his advantage.<h2>Praggnanandhaa gets out of bind with a win</h2>Facing Sindarov, the reigning world championship challenger, Praggnanandhaa found himself staring at what looked like a completely lost pawn endgame. Rather than folding under pressure, the Indian dug in, refusing to concede and hunting for any practical chance the position could offer. His resolve, however, paid off. As the clock ticked down, Sindarov began to falter under time pressure and failed to find the precise sequence needed to convert his advantage. What should have been a full point for the Uzbek turned into a shared half-point, a result that could prove decisive by the time the tournament wraps up.It wasn't the first time this event that Sindarov has shown such resourcefulness under pressure, having escaped tough spots earlier in the week too. This time, though, the tables were turned, and it was Praggnanandhaa who benefited from his opponent's stumble.<h2>Praggnanadhaa gets into the final day with lead</h2>Despite the scare, Praggnanandhaa's overall performance across the week has been built on more than just survival instincts. His run has combined sharp tactical play, sound positional judgement and calm decision-making under pressure. Alongside his defensive heroics against Sindarov, he added further wins and a string of solid draws to remain unbeaten through the blitz rounds.Heading into the final day of action, Praggnanandhaa sits alone at the top of the standings. But with Sindarov, Wesley So and other elite contenders still within striking distance, the tournament remains far from decided. The concluding blitz rounds promise to be tense, with the Indian needing to hold his nerve one more time to seal the title.

Facing Sindarov, the reigning world championship challenger, Praggnanandhaa found himself staring at what looked like a completely lost pawn endgame. Rather than folding under pressure, the Indian dug in, refusing to concede and hunting for any practical chance the position could offer.

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, staying unbeaten and holding on to the sole lead heading into the tournament's final stretch. But the day wasn't without drama as a nerve-jangling pawn endgame against closest rival Javokhir Sindarov nearly cost him his advantage. Praggnanandhaa gets out of bind with a win Facing Sindarov, the reigning world championship challenger, Praggnanandhaa found himself staring at what looked like a completely lost pawn endgame. Rather than folding under pressure, the Indian dug in, refusing to concede and hunting for any practical chance the position could offer. His resolve, however, paid off. As the clock ticked down, Sindarov began to falter under time pressure and failed to find the precise sequence needed to convert his advantage. What should have been a full point for the Uzbek turned into a shared half-point, a result that could prove decisive by the time the tournament wraps up. It wasn't the first time this event that Sindarov has shown such resourcefulness under pressure, having escaped tough spots earlier in the week too. This time, though, the tables were turned, and it was Praggnanandhaa who benefited from his opponent's stumble. Praggnanadhaa gets into the final day with lead Despite the scare, Praggnanandhaa's overall performance across the week has been built on more than just survival instincts. His run has combined sharp tactical play, sound positional judgement and calm decision-making under pressure. Alongside his defensive heroics against Sindarov, he added further wins and a string of solid draws to remain unbeaten through the blitz rounds. Heading into the final day of action, Praggnanandhaa sits alone at the top of the standings. But with Sindarov, Wesley So and other elite contenders still within striking distance, the tournament remains far from decided. The concluding blitz rounds promise to be tense, with the Indian needing to hold his nerve one more time to seal the title.

Facing Sindarov, the reigning world championship challenger, Praggnanandhaa found himself staring at what looked like a completely lost pawn endgame. Rather than folding under pressure, the Indian dug in, refusing to concede and hunting for any practical chance the position could offer.

Praggnanandhaa survives Sindarov scare, keeps St Louis lead intact heading into final day

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history on Friday (Jun 5) by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, securing the prestigious crown with a crucial final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer in Oslo. Beginning the day in third place on 15 points, the 20-year-old rose to the occasion when it mattered most and his classical win, worth three points, lifted him to 18 points overall and secured one of the most prestigious titles in world chess.&nbsp;The victory marked a milestone for the 20-year-old from Chennai, as he achieved what several top Indian players, including chess legend Viswanathan Anand and reigning world champion D Gukesh, had previously been unable to accomplish since the tournament began in 2013.&nbsp;Appearing in Norway Chess for only the second time, Praggnanandhaa overcame a difficult start in the six-player elite field and steadily built momentum in the second half of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-one-off-test-manav-suthar-makes-test-debut-gill-chooses-to-bat-1780718177747">IND vs AFG, One-off Test: Manav Suthar makes Test debut, Gill chooses to bat</a>&nbsp;One of the standout moments of his campaign was defeating seven-time tournament winner and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in classical games, a remarkable feat that highlighted his resilience after a disappointing showing at the Candidates Tournament earlier this year in Paphos.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-grants-visas-to-iran-players-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-1780715191972">US grants visas to Iran players ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026</a>&nbsp;While Gukesh slipped out of the title race in the closing rounds, Praggnanandhaa carried India’s hopes forward and ultimately converted them into a historic victory.&nbsp;The door to the title opened after American Grandmaster Wesley So, who entered the final round as the leader on 15.5 points, drew his classical game against Alireza Firouzja, forcing their match into an Armageddon tie-break.&nbsp;&nbsp;With the standings finely balanced, Praggnanandhaa knew a classical win against Keymer would be enough to move ahead of the field and he delivered, claiming a landmark title and creating a new chapter in Indian chess history.

R Praggnanandhaa etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, sealing the title with a crucial final-round win over Vincent Keymer in Oslo.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa created history on Friday (Jun 5) by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, securing the prestigious crown with a crucial final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer in Oslo. Beginning the day in third place on 15 points, the 20-year-old rose to the occasion when it mattered most and his classical win, worth three points, lifted him to 18 points overall and secured one of the most prestigious titles in world chess. The victory marked a milestone for the 20-year-old from Chennai, as he achieved what several top Indian players, including chess legend Viswanathan Anand and reigning world champion D Gukesh, had previously been unable to accomplish since the tournament began in 2013. Appearing in Norway Chess for only the second time, Praggnanandhaa overcame a difficult start in the six-player elite field and steadily built momentum in the second half of the tournament. Also Read - IND vs AFG, One-off Test: Manav Suthar makes Test debut, Gill chooses to bat One of the standout moments of his campaign was defeating seven-time tournament winner and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in classical games, a remarkable feat that highlighted his resilience after a disappointing showing at the Candidates Tournament earlier this year in Paphos. Also Read - US grants visas to Iran players ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 While Gukesh slipped out of the title race in the closing rounds, Praggnanandhaa carried India’s hopes forward and ultimately converted them into a historic victory. The door to the title opened after American Grandmaster Wesley So, who entered the final round as the leader on 15.5 points, drew his classical game against Alireza Firouzja, forcing their match into an Armageddon tie-break. With the standings finely balanced, Praggnanandhaa knew a classical win against Keymer would be enough to move ahead of the field and he delivered, claiming a landmark title and creating a new chapter in Indian chess history.

R Praggnanandhaa etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, sealing the title with a crucial final-round win over Vincent Keymer in Oslo.

Norway Chess 2026: R Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian champion in tournament history

Indian grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh have experienced contrasting campaigns at the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament. After a slow start, Praggnanandhaa has made an impressive recovery and is firmly in the hunt for the title, while Gukesh has struggled for consistency and finds himself battling to avoid a bottom-place finish in Oslo. On Thursday, the two Indian stars faced off, with Praggnanandhaa producing a clinical display to defeat the world champion in just 34 moves. The setback came only few days after Gukesh celebrated his 20th birthday during the tournament’s first rest day on Jun 3.&nbsp;“With Gukesh with white in the first game, I was just winning. I outplayed him and then I messed up in time trouble," Praggnanandhaa said after his win.&nbsp;“I’m quite proud about this game honestly. Because this is how I usually lose to Gukesh. He does some weird, creative stuff. I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing," Praggnanandhaa said on the official Norway Chess broadcast. “I thought I managed my time well and I was also calculating well. I thought it was a good game overall," he added&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-delhi-high-court-protects-zee-s-exclusive-broadcasting-rights-blocks-five-rogue-streaming-websites-1780627163506">FIFA World Cup 2026: Delhi HC protects Zee's exclusive broadcasting rights</a>&nbsp;The win lifted Praggnanandhaa to second place in the standings, strengthening his chances for the title. After appeared to be struggling following successive defeats earlier in the tournament, the Indian grandmaster has turned things around with three straight victories.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Three days back I was fighting for the last spot and now, I have a chance at fighting (for the title)," Praggnanandhaa said.&nbsp;In the standings, Wesley So remains at the top with 15.5 points, holding a narrow lead over Praggnanandhaa, who is second on 15 points. Alireza Firouzja occupies third place with 14.5 points as the tournament heads into its final stages.

R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Champion D Gukesh in Round 9 of Norway Chess 2026 to climb to second place in the standings with 15 points, trailing leader Wesley So by just half a point.

Indian grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh have experienced contrasting campaigns at the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament. After a slow start, Praggnanandhaa has made an impressive recovery and is firmly in the hunt for the title, while Gukesh has struggled for consistency and finds himself battling to avoid a bottom-place finish in Oslo. On Thursday, the two Indian stars faced off, with Praggnanandhaa producing a clinical display to defeat the world champion in just 34 moves. The setback came only few days after Gukesh celebrated his 20th birthday during the tournament’s first rest day on Jun 3. “With Gukesh with white in the first game, I was just winning. I outplayed him and then I messed up in time trouble," Praggnanandhaa said after his win. “I’m quite proud about this game honestly. Because this is how I usually lose to Gukesh. He does some weird, creative stuff. I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing," Praggnanandhaa said on the official Norway Chess broadcast. “I thought I managed my time well and I was also calculating well. I thought it was a good game overall," he added Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Delhi HC protects Zee's exclusive broadcasting rights The win lifted Praggnanandhaa to second place in the standings, strengthening his chances for the title. After appeared to be struggling following successive defeats earlier in the tournament, the Indian grandmaster has turned things around with three straight victories. “Three days back I was fighting for the last spot and now, I have a chance at fighting (for the title)," Praggnanandhaa said. In the standings, Wesley So remains at the top with 15.5 points, holding a narrow lead over Praggnanandhaa, who is second on 15 points. Alireza Firouzja occupies third place with 14.5 points as the tournament heads into its final stages.

R Praggnanandhaa defeated World Champion D Gukesh in Round 9 of Norway Chess 2026 to climb to second place in the standings with 15 points, trailing leader Wesley So by just half a point.

Norway Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa outclasses World Champion D Gukesh in all-Indian battle

Arjun Erigaisi outperformed Peter Leko in both rapid games, while P Harikrishna made the most of his opportunities to defeat Nils Grandelius and progress to the pre-quarterfinals at the ongoing 2025 FIDE World Cup on Thursday (November 13). Unfortunately, R Praggnanandhaa’s campaign ended with a loss to former world Rapid champion Daniil Dubov in the fifth round.Pranav V and Karthik Venkataraman were eliminated in the classical games, but three Indian players managed to advance to the tiebreaks, with two ultimately making it through to the next round.&nbsp;Arjun was the standout performer of the day, winning the first Rapid game in 40 moves with black after Leko’s pawn sacrifice led to a sharp attack. In the second game, Leko had to take risks to stay in the competition, but Arjun held his nerve and secured victory in 57 moves. Reflecting on his performance, Arjun expressed satisfaction, noting that while the classical games were tense, he felt in control during the tiebreaks. He will next face two-time World Cup winner Levon Aronian.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-experience-of-paris-olympics-is-behind-me-now-i-am-focused-on-says-nikhat-zareen-as-she-gears-up-for-upcoming-world-boxing-cup-1763044953204">'Experience of Paris Olympics is behind me, now I am focused on...', says Nikhat Zareen as she gears up for upcoming World Boxing Cup</a>&nbsp;P Harikrishna also made it through, drawing the first game with black and then winning with white in 34 moves against Nils Grandelius. He will meet Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara in the next round. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa’s hopes were dashed when he drew the first Rapid game with black but then took risks with white. His gamble failed, and Daniil Dubov capitalized with a brilliant attack to win the second game in 53 moves. In other notable results, Aleksey Grebnev defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, winning the first Rapid game in 70 moves and drawing the second. Sam Shankland triumphed over Richard Rapport, winning both rapid games to reach the Round of 16.<h2>India results (Round 4, Tiebreak)</h2>GM Arjun Erigaisi bt GM Peter Leko (HUN) (3:1 aggregate); GM R Praggnanandhaa lost to GM Daniil Dubov (FID) (1.5:2.5 aggregate); GM P Harikrishna bt GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (2.5:1.5 aggregate)

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Harikrishna advance to pre-quarters; R Praggnanandhaa crashes out

Arjun Erigaisi outperformed Peter Leko in both rapid games, while P Harikrishna made the most of his opportunities to defeat Nils Grandelius and progress to the pre-quarterfinals at the ongoing 2025 FIDE World Cup on Thursday (November 13). Unfortunately, R Praggnanandhaa’s campaign ended with a loss to former world Rapid champion Daniil Dubov in the fifth round. Pranav V and Karthik Venkataraman were eliminated in the classical games, but three Indian players managed to advance to the tiebreaks, with two ultimately making it through to the next round. Arjun was the standout performer of the day, winning the first Rapid game in 40 moves with black after Leko’s pawn sacrifice led to a sharp attack. In the second game, Leko had to take risks to stay in the competition, but Arjun held his nerve and secured victory in 57 moves. Reflecting on his performance, Arjun expressed satisfaction, noting that while the classical games were tense, he felt in control during the tiebreaks. He will next face two-time World Cup winner Levon Aronian. Also Read: 'Experience of Paris Olympics is behind me, now I am focused on...', says Nikhat Zareen as she gears up for upcoming World Boxing Cup P Harikrishna also made it through, drawing the first game with black and then winning with white in 34 moves against Nils Grandelius. He will meet Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara in the next round. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa’s hopes were dashed when he drew the first Rapid game with black but then took risks with white. His gamble failed, and Daniil Dubov capitalized with a brilliant attack to win the second game in 53 moves. In other notable results, Aleksey Grebnev defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, winning the first Rapid game in 70 moves and drawing the second. Sam Shankland triumphed over Richard Rapport, winning both rapid games to reach the Round of 16. India results (Round 4, Tiebreak) GM Arjun Erigaisi bt GM Peter Leko (HUN) (3:1 aggregate); GM R Praggnanandhaa lost to GM Daniil Dubov (FID) (1.5:2.5 aggregate); GM P Harikrishna bt GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (2.5:1.5 aggregate)

Arjun Erigaisi beats Peter Leko in both rapid games, while P Harikrishna secured a spot in the pre-quarterfinals by beating Nils Grandelius. Praggnanandhaa’s journey came to an end with a loss to Daniil Dubov

GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM R Praggnanandhaa played out solid draws while P Harikrishna saved the day after finding himself in a difficult position to head into a tiebreak in the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Wednesday (Nov 12).&nbsp;Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves.&nbsp;GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, who has won with black pieces on Tuesday, became the first player to advance to the round of 16 after he went for a threefold repetition and takes a draw against GM Alexey Sarana in 20 moves. He will now face the winner of the match between GM P Harikrishna and GM Nils Grandelius of Sweden.&nbsp;Also advancing to the next round was two-time champion GM Levon Aronian after he drew the second game in 35 moves with black against GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek.Among the five Indians in fray in the fourth round, all eyes were on Arjun and Praggnanandhaa on the top boards.&nbsp;Arjun opted for the Nimzo Indian opening with white against Leko and looked like he was prepared quite well as he gained time on the clock after 16 moves. But the Hungarian defended resolutely and the highest ranked Indian opted to trade queens on the 20th move after thinking for 26 moves. He tried to push ahead thereafter but could not find a breakthrough.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“I am getting more and more in my preparations and I wasn’t really afraid (of Arjun’s opening line). I knew that this b5 that I played is quite solid and there cannot be any miracle in this position. But over the board when Arjun is blitzing all his moves, I know that there is always some pressure. But it was more or less equal all the time,” said Leko after the match.&nbsp;Praggnanandhaa was also satisfied with a draw in 30 moves with black against GM Daniil Dubov. The Indian will now start with black pieces against the former World Rapid Champion in the first game.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the match between Harikrishna and Grandelius, the Indian looked under pressure despite playing white. But he kept it cool and forced a draw in a bishop-pawn endgame.Meanwhile, world junior champion Pranav V, playing black, &nbsp;was knocked out of the tournament after he lost the second game against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan in 38 moves.<h2>India results (Round 4, Game 2)</h2>GM Arjun Erigaisi drew with GM Peter Leko (HUN) (1:1 aggregate) GM Daniil Dubov (FID) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa (1:1 aggregate) GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (1:1 aggregate) GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) beat GM Pranav V (1.5:0.5 aggregate) GM Karthik Venkataraman lost to GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) (0.5:1.5 aggregate) &nbsp;

Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves.

GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM R Praggnanandhaa played out solid draws while P Harikrishna saved the day after finding himself in a difficult position to head into a tiebreak in the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Wednesday (Nov 12). Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves. GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, who has won with black pieces on Tuesday, became the first player to advance to the round of 16 after he went for a threefold repetition and takes a draw against GM Alexey Sarana in 20 moves. He will now face the winner of the match between GM P Harikrishna and GM Nils Grandelius of Sweden. Also advancing to the next round was two-time champion GM Levon Aronian after he drew the second game in 35 moves with black against GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek. Among the five Indians in fray in the fourth round, all eyes were on Arjun and Praggnanandhaa on the top boards. Arjun opted for the Nimzo Indian opening with white against Leko and looked like he was prepared quite well as he gained time on the clock after 16 moves. But the Hungarian defended resolutely and the highest ranked Indian opted to trade queens on the 20th move after thinking for 26 moves. He tried to push ahead thereafter but could not find a breakthrough. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes “I am getting more and more in my preparations and I wasn’t really afraid (of Arjun’s opening line). I knew that this b5 that I played is quite solid and there cannot be any miracle in this position. But over the board when Arjun is blitzing all his moves, I know that there is always some pressure. But it was more or less equal all the time,” said Leko after the match. Praggnanandhaa was also satisfied with a draw in 30 moves with black against GM Daniil Dubov. The Indian will now start with black pieces against the former World Rapid Champion in the first game. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes In the match between Harikrishna and Grandelius, the Indian looked under pressure despite playing white. But he kept it cool and forced a draw in a bishop-pawn endgame. Meanwhile, world junior champion Pranav V, playing black, was knocked out of the tournament after he lost the second game against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan in 38 moves. India results (Round 4, Game 2) GM Arjun Erigaisi drew with GM Peter Leko (HUN) (1:1 aggregate) GM Daniil Dubov (FID) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa (1:1 aggregate) GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (1:1 aggregate) GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) beat GM Pranav V (1.5:0.5 aggregate) GM Karthik Venkataraman lost to GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) (0.5:1.5 aggregate)

Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in fourth round after drawing both games

In the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025 on Tuesday (November 11), Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, Karthik Venkataraman, and P Harikrishna all settled for draws while playing with black pieces in the opening game of round 4. Arjun, the second seed, quickly earned a draw after just 20 moves against Hungarian GM Peter Leko, while Harikrishna held Swedish GM Nils Grandelius to a draw in 32 moves. Venkataraman also shared the spoils in 36 moves against Vietnam's GM Le Quang Liem.&nbsp;Meanwhile, two-time World Cup champion GM Levon Aronian secured a 37-move victory with white over GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek, and GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara triumphed over GM Alexey Sarana with black in 39 moves. Leko, who had not competed in an individual event for six years, decided to go for a draw by repetition after recognising Arjun's strong control of the ‘a’ file. Leko, who now faces a must-win game with black, expressed his intent to give it his all to keep advancing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-2026-world-cup-definitely-my-last-says-portuguese-star-footballer-cristiano-ronaldo-1762865739102">'2026 World Cup 'definitely' my last', says Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;"It was an interesting game. Arjun surprised me with his approach, and though I knew the lines, I hadn't analyzed them in-depth. With limited time, I opted for a draw," Leko was quoted as saying post-match, emphasising his preference for playing with black pieces and determination to push for a win. On the top boards, Praggnanandhaa encountered some difficulty against GM Daniil Dubov, making a mistake with his d-pawn on move 14. Despite being under time pressure, the young Indian GM survived the scare as Dubov failed to capitalize on the opportunity. The game ended in a draw after 41 moves, with both players racing against the clock to complete their moves before time control.<h2>India results until 7:30 PM (Round 4, Game 1)</h2>GM Peter Leko (HUN) drew with GM Arjun Erigaisi 0.5:0.5; GM R Praggnanandhaa drew with GM Daniil Dubov (FID) 0.5:0.5; GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) drew with GM P Harikrishna 0.5:0.5; GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) drew with GM Karthik Venkataraman&nbsp;0.5:0.5

FIDE World Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa survives scare; Arjun, Karthik, Harikrishna draw first game of round 4

In the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025 on Tuesday (November 11), Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, Karthik Venkataraman, and P Harikrishna all settled for draws while playing with black pieces in the opening game of round 4. Arjun, the second seed, quickly earned a draw after just 20 moves against Hungarian GM Peter Leko, while Harikrishna held Swedish GM Nils Grandelius to a draw in 32 moves. Venkataraman also shared the spoils in 36 moves against Vietnam's GM Le Quang Liem. Meanwhile, two-time World Cup champion GM Levon Aronian secured a 37-move victory with white over GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek, and GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara triumphed over GM Alexey Sarana with black in 39 moves. Leko, who had not competed in an individual event for six years, decided to go for a draw by repetition after recognising Arjun's strong control of the ‘a’ file. Leko, who now faces a must-win game with black, expressed his intent to give it his all to keep advancing. Also Read: '2026 World Cup 'definitely' my last', says Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo "It was an interesting game. Arjun surprised me with his approach, and though I knew the lines, I hadn't analyzed them in-depth. With limited time, I opted for a draw," Leko was quoted as saying post-match, emphasising his preference for playing with black pieces and determination to push for a win. On the top boards, Praggnanandhaa encountered some difficulty against GM Daniil Dubov, making a mistake with his d-pawn on move 14. Despite being under time pressure, the young Indian GM survived the scare as Dubov failed to capitalize on the opportunity. The game ended in a draw after 41 moves, with both players racing against the clock to complete their moves before time control. India results until 7:30 PM (Round 4, Game 1) GM Peter Leko (HUN) drew with GM Arjun Erigaisi 0.5:0.5; GM R Praggnanandhaa drew with GM Daniil Dubov (FID) 0.5:0.5; GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) drew with GM P Harikrishna 0.5:0.5; GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) drew with GM Karthik Venkataraman 0.5:0.5

Arjun Erigaisi, Karthik Venkataraman, and P Harikrishna drew with black pieces, while Praggnanandhaa survived a tough challenge from Dubov in round 4 of the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025

In the opening game of Round 3 at the 2025 FIDE World Cup on Friday (November 7), Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna showed exceptional play with the white pieces. Arjun, India's highest-rated player, outplayed Uzbekistan's Shamsiddin Vokhidov in just 30 moves. Meanwhile, Harikrishna displayed his deep preparation and strategic mastery, defeating Belgium’s GM Daniel Dardha in only 25 moves to put both players in a strong position to reach the fourth round.&nbsp;Ten Indian players made it to the third round of the prestigious tournament, with 206 competitors from 82 countries fighting for the Viswanathan Anand Cup. Erigaisi and Harikrishna, in particular, have shown why they are among the favorites to win the title.Arjun, who had already triumphed in the second round after receiving a bye in the first, remained calm throughout his game. His only real pause came late in the match when he was looking for the most efficient way to seal his victory, ensuring a perfect 3-0 record so far.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-when-game-is-going-fast-just-india-women-s-captain-harmanpreet-kaur-reveals-what-sachin-tendulkar-told-her-a-night-before-the-world-cup-final-1762526884501">'When game is going fast, just...': India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur reveals what Sachin Tendulkar told her a night before the World Cup final</a>&nbsp;Harikrishna, who was the first to win in Round 3, caught his opponent off guard with a fresh approach in the Sicilian Classical opening. He forced Dardha into a resignation after a series of sharp tactics. "I had prepared something new for this game. Though I had some assistance in my preparation, I couldn’t recall every detail. But there were some key tactical moments that my opponent missed. He didn’t realize the danger he was in," Harikrishna was quoted as saying after the match. Other Indian players, including World Champion Gukesh D, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi, all played to draws with the black pieces.<h2>Indian Results (Round 3, Game 1)</h2>GM Frederik Svane (GER) drew with GM Gukesh D 0.5-0.5; GM Arjun Erigaisi bt GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) 1-0; GM Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa 0.5-0.5; GM Sam Shankland (USA) drew with GM Vidit Gujrathi 0.5-0.5; GM P Harikrishna bt GM Daniel Dardha&nbsp;(BEL)&nbsp;1-0

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi and Harikrishna shine; Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa play out draw with black pieces

In the opening game of Round 3 at the 2025 FIDE World Cup on Friday (November 7), Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna showed exceptional play with the white pieces. Arjun, India's highest-rated player, outplayed Uzbekistan's Shamsiddin Vokhidov in just 30 moves. Meanwhile, Harikrishna displayed his deep preparation and strategic mastery, defeating Belgium’s GM Daniel Dardha in only 25 moves to put both players in a strong position to reach the fourth round. Ten Indian players made it to the third round of the prestigious tournament, with 206 competitors from 82 countries fighting for the Viswanathan Anand Cup. Erigaisi and Harikrishna, in particular, have shown why they are among the favorites to win the title. Arjun, who had already triumphed in the second round after receiving a bye in the first, remained calm throughout his game. His only real pause came late in the match when he was looking for the most efficient way to seal his victory, ensuring a perfect 3-0 record so far. Also Read: 'When game is going fast, just...': India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur reveals what Sachin Tendulkar told her a night before the World Cup final Harikrishna, who was the first to win in Round 3, caught his opponent off guard with a fresh approach in the Sicilian Classical opening. He forced Dardha into a resignation after a series of sharp tactics. "I had prepared something new for this game. Though I had some assistance in my preparation, I couldn’t recall every detail. But there were some key tactical moments that my opponent missed. He didn’t realize the danger he was in," Harikrishna was quoted as saying after the match. Other Indian players, including World Champion Gukesh D, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi, all played to draws with the black pieces. Indian Results (Round 3, Game 1) GM Frederik Svane (GER) drew with GM Gukesh D 0.5-0.5; GM Arjun Erigaisi bt GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) 1-0; GM Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa 0.5-0.5; GM Sam Shankland (USA) drew with GM Vidit Gujrathi 0.5-0.5; GM P Harikrishna bt GM Daniel Dardha (BEL) 1-0

Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna delivered near-perfect victories, while Gukesh D played a draw in Round 3 of the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025, with 10 Indians progressing to next round

These Indian Chess masters have defeated Magnus Carlsen. Know who are they

WION looks at five players who have defeated five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen

These Indian Chess masters have defeated Magnus Carlsen in Classical Chess. Know who are they

The Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament returns for its 21st edition after a two-year hiatus with a record prize pool. The marquee event will run from June 7 to 14. This tournament has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for future champions. Past winners and participants include the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here. This year, S.L. Narayanan, India’s highest-rated participant, will headline the event. He’ll be joined by several experienced names including Diptayan Ghosh and Abhijeet Gupta.&nbsp; "For many young players, this tournament is their first serious test at the GM level. It provides a rare blend of global competition on home soil, enabling them to earn norms, build confidence, and understand the rigorous of high-level chess. In that sense, it’s not just a tournament, it’s a launchpad for future champions," Bharat Chauhan, the President of Delhi Chess Association, told WION. Record Prize Pool and Expanded Format This year’s prize fund represents a 168 percent increase from last year and is distributed across three categories:<ul><li>Category A, open to all internationally rated players, carries a ₹51 lakh ($61,000) prize pool. The top three will take home ₹7 lakh ($8,400), ₹6 lakh ($7,200), and ₹5 lakh ($6,000), respectively, with each of the top 10 finishers receiving ₹1 lakh ($1,200) or more. Special prizes of ₹1 lakh ($1,200) will be also awarded to the Best Female Player and Best Foreign Player.</li><li>Category B is for players rated below 1900, and Category C is for those below 1700. Both carry prize pools of ₹35 lakh ($42,000) each.</li></ul>All matches will be played under FIDE rules using the Swiss system format across 10 rounds in each section.<ul><li>Category A games will use a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move.</li><li>Categories B and C will follow rapid formats with time controls of 60+30 and 30+30 minutes respectively.</li></ul>Entry is free for titled players, including Grandmasters, International Masters, Women Grandmasters, and Women International Masters. "The substantial rise in the prize pool is a reflection of the tournament’s growing stature and the rising interest in chess across India. This increase has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, government partners, and the chess community at large. It underscores the fact that chess is no longer seen as a niche sport but a mainstream pursuit that deserves recognition and investment. This growth mirrors the expanding ecosystem in India, where corporate backing, media visibility, and grassroots interest are all aligning to take Indian chess to the next level," Chauhan added.&nbsp; Beyond financial incentives, organizers have raised the bar in terms of quality and inclusivity. From upgraded playing conditions to international arbitration standards, the event aims to deliver a world-class experience. "We already have over 2000 players from more than 25 countries, making it one of the largest open chess events in the world. Additionally, the enhanced playing conditions, greater international participation, and a special focus on fair play and player welfare highlight our commitment to excellence. This edition also emphasizes inclusivity, offering opportunities for all levels, from budding players to seasoned grandmasters, making it a true celebration of chess." India’s Chess Boom Chess in India has been riding a remarkable wave of popularity, propelled by landmark moments like Gukesh’s victory over Magnus Carlsen. This surge is reflected in increased sponsorship, growing grassroots participation, and media attention. "We are witnessing a golden era for chess, both globally and in India. Moments like Gukesh defeating Carlsen have captivated not just chess fans but the entire nation. Globally, chess is growing faster than ever, thanks to digital platforms and increased media engagement. In India, the sport is becoming aspirational, more children are taking it up, more parents are supporting it, and more institutions are investing in it. I believe India is on the cusp of becoming a chess superpower, not just in terms of top players, but also in infrastructure, innovation, and global influence," Chauhan remarked.&nbsp;

This tournament has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for future champions. Past winners and participants include the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here.

The Delhi International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament returns for its 21st edition after a two-year hiatus with a record prize pool. The marquee event will run from June 7 to 14. This tournament has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for future champions. Past winners and participants include the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here. This year, S.L. Narayanan, India’s highest-rated participant, will headline the event. He’ll be joined by several experienced names including Diptayan Ghosh and Abhijeet Gupta. "For many young players, this tournament is their first serious test at the GM level. It provides a rare blend of global competition on home soil, enabling them to earn norms, build confidence, and understand the rigorous of high-level chess. In that sense, it’s not just a tournament, it’s a launchpad for future champions," Bharat Chauhan, the President of Delhi Chess Association, told WION. Record Prize Pool and Expanded Format This year’s prize fund represents a 168 percent increase from last year and is distributed across three categories: Category A, open to all internationally rated players, carries a ₹51 lakh ($61,000) prize pool. The top three will take home ₹7 lakh ($8,400), ₹6 lakh ($7,200), and ₹5 lakh ($6,000), respectively, with each of the top 10 finishers receiving ₹1 lakh ($1,200) or more. Special prizes of ₹1 lakh ($1,200) will be also awarded to the Best Female Player and Best Foreign Player. Category B is for players rated below 1900, and Category C is for those below 1700. Both carry prize pools of ₹35 lakh ($42,000) each. All matches will be played under FIDE rules using the Swiss system format across 10 rounds in each section. Category A games will use a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. Categories B and C will follow rapid formats with time controls of 60+30 and 30+30 minutes respectively. Entry is free for titled players, including Grandmasters, International Masters, Women Grandmasters, and Women International Masters. "The substantial rise in the prize pool is a reflection of the tournament’s growing stature and the rising interest in chess across India. This increase has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, government partners, and the chess community at large. It underscores the fact that chess is no longer seen as a niche sport but a mainstream pursuit that deserves recognition and investment. This growth mirrors the expanding ecosystem in India, where corporate backing, media visibility, and grassroots interest are all aligning to take Indian chess to the next level," Chauhan added. Beyond financial incentives, organizers have raised the bar in terms of quality and inclusivity. From upgraded playing conditions to international arbitration standards, the event aims to deliver a world-class experience. "We already have over 2000 players from more than 25 countries, making it one of the largest open chess events in the world. Additionally, the enhanced playing conditions, greater international participation, and a special focus on fair play and player welfare highlight our commitment to excellence. This edition also emphasizes inclusivity, offering opportunities for all levels, from budding players to seasoned grandmasters, making it a true celebration of chess." India’s Chess Boom Chess in India has been riding a remarkable wave of popularity, propelled by landmark moments like Gukesh’s victory over Magnus Carlsen. This surge is reflected in increased sponsorship, growing grassroots participation, and media attention. "We are witnessing a golden era for chess, both globally and in India. Moments like Gukesh defeating Carlsen have captivated not just chess fans but the entire nation. Globally, chess is growing faster than ever, thanks to digital platforms and increased media engagement. In India, the sport is becoming aspirational, more children are taking it up, more parents are supporting it, and more institutions are investing in it. I believe India is on the cusp of becoming a chess superpower, not just in terms of top players, but also in infrastructure, innovation, and global influence," Chauhan remarked.

This tournament has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for future champions. Past winners and participants include the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here.

Big moves, bigger money: Delhi GM Open back with record prize

The Indian contingent brought home the laurels with their maiden Open event gold medal wins in men's and women's competitions&nbsp;at the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad in Hungary, Budapest on Sunday (Sep 22).&nbsp;

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Double Chess Olympiad GOLD medals for India (in both Open &amp; Women sections). 
 
Women Squad: Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte (Captain). 
 
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Sitting in a comfortable position following their impressive win over the USA on Saturday, the Indian men's chess team had to avoid a defeat against Slovenia in the final round, but the trio of D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa went a step ahead, winning their respective matches in the 11th and final round match. India pipped China to take home the glory.

Meanwhile, the Indian chess prodigy and World Championship contender D Gukesh capped off a brilliant Olympiad with a win over Russian Vladimir Fedoseev to help India clinch a historic gold medal. On the other hand, Arjun Erigaisi, who also enjoyed a spectacular outing in Budapest, picked up a win over Serbian Jan Subelj in the final round.

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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a stunning show against Anton Demchenko, securing a massive 3-0 win over Slovenia with one game remaining.

The Indian men’s team wrapped up the 45th Olympiad with a splendid 21 points out of a possible 22.&nbsp;

Though they just played their only draw against Uzbekistan, India was victorious against remaining opponents, including China.&nbsp;

<h2>Women’s Team wins rare double gold for India</h2>

Besides the men’s team, the Indian women’s team completed a rare double gold for the country with a 3.5-0.5 win over Azerbaijan on Sunday.&nbsp;

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While D Harika led the Indian women’s chess team with a dominant performance on the top board, Divya Deshmukh continued her impressive run with an individual gold medal on the third board.

Following R Vaishali’s draw, Vantika Agrawal's outstanding performance ensured Indian contingent scripts history in Budapest.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, this achievement at this global event marks a colossal moment in India's chess history, reflecting their growing prowess on an international stage.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian contingent brought home the laurels with their maiden Open event gold medal wins in men's and women's competitions at the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad in Hungary, Budapest on Sunday (Sep 22).

The Indian contingent brought home the laurels with their maiden Open event gold medal wins in men's and women's competitions at the ongoing 45th Chess Olympiad in Hungary, Budapest on Sunday (Sep 22). HISTORY created 🔥🔥🔥 Double Chess Olympiad GOLD medals for India (in both Open & Women sections). Women Squad: Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte (Captain). Open Squad: Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Arjun… pic.twitter.com/8cHydCnFk7 — India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) September 22, 2024 × Sitting in a comfortable position following their impressive win over the USA on Saturday, the Indian men's chess team had to avoid a defeat against Slovenia in the final round, but the trio of D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa went a step ahead, winning their respective matches in the 11th and final round match. India pipped China to take home the glory. Meanwhile, the Indian chess prodigy and World Championship contender D Gukesh capped off a brilliant Olympiad with a win over Russian Vladimir Fedoseev to help India clinch a historic gold medal. On the other hand, Arjun Erigaisi, who also enjoyed a spectacular outing in Budapest, picked up a win over Serbian Jan Subelj in the final round. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin becomes first spin all-rounder from India to achieve THIS record in Tests Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a stunning show against Anton Demchenko, securing a massive 3-0 win over Slovenia with one game remaining. The Indian men’s team wrapped up the 45th Olympiad with a splendid 21 points out of a possible 22. Though they just played their only draw against Uzbekistan, India was victorious against remaining opponents, including China. Women’s Team wins rare double gold for India Besides the men’s team, the Indian women’s team completed a rare double gold for the country with a 3.5-0.5 win over Azerbaijan on Sunday. 🇮🇳India wins the 45th FIDE Women's #ChessOlympiad! 🏆 ♟ Congratulations to Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte (Captain)! 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/zsNde0tspo — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) September 22, 2024 × While D Harika led the Indian women’s chess team with a dominant performance on the top board, Divya Deshmukh continued her impressive run with an individual gold medal on the third board. Following R Vaishali’s draw, Vantika Agrawal's outstanding performance ensured Indian contingent scripts history in Budapest. Meanwhile, this achievement at this global event marks a colossal moment in India's chess history, reflecting their growing prowess on an international stage. (With inputs from agencies)

Chess Olympiad: India win historic double gold in men's and women's open events

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to world number one Magnus Carlsen in the reverse fixture during the seventh round of the ongoing Norway Chess 2024 tournament, in Stavanger, on Tuesday (June 4). Carlsen managed to topple Praggnanandhaa in the Armageddon tiebreaker after the two players settled for a draw in their classical game at the premier tournament.&nbsp;

The result serves as a big win for Carlsen, who lost to the Indian young sensation in their earlier clash in the tournament. He also took a one-point sole lead in the open section of Norway Chess.&nbsp;

With the win, Carlsen also extended his tally to an incredible 14.5 out of 15 with White in Norway Chess. Both&nbsp;players mixed aggression with caution and gave a tough fight. However, the turning point proved to be when the Norwegian showcased his class with White in Armageddon tie-breaker. Praggnanandhaa put up a valiant fight and came very close to equalising, nonetheless, it wasn't enough as&nbsp;local favourite Carlsen got the job done and took 1.5 points from the match.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/norway-chess-r-praggnanandhaa-fine-form-continues-stuns-world-champion-ding-liren-in-round-7-728517">Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa's fine form continues, stuns world champion Ding Liren in Round 7</a>

For Praggnanandhaa, the result jolted his incredible run in the tournament, having already beaten Carlsen, world number two Fabiano Caruana and world champion Ding Liren.

HERE ARE THE OVERALL STANDINGS IN OPEN SECTION AFTER ROUND 8

1. Magnus Carlsen - 14.5 
2. Hikaru Nakamura - 13.5 
3. R Praggnanandhaa 12 
4. Alireza Firoujza 11 
5. Fabiano Caruana - 9 
6. Ding Liren - 4.5

Thus, Praggnanandhaa remains in the third spot but will face another stiff challenge when he will be up against Caruana for the second time in the competition, on June 6 (Thursday). After a loss, it will be interesting to see how the 18-year-old Indian GM responds&nbsp;against Caruana, who will also be eager to settle scores against the Indian star.

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to world number one Magnus Carlsen in the reverse fixture during the seventh round of the ongoing Norway Chess 2024 tournament, in Stavanger, on Tuesday (June 4).

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to world number one Magnus Carlsen in the reverse fixture during the seventh round of the ongoing Norway Chess 2024 tournament, in Stavanger, on Tuesday (June 4). Carlsen managed to topple Praggnanandhaa in the Armageddon tiebreaker after the two players settled for a draw in their classical game at the premier tournament. The result serves as a big win for Carlsen, who lost to the Indian young sensation in their earlier clash in the tournament. He also took a one-point sole lead in the open section of Norway Chess. With the win, Carlsen also extended his tally to an incredible 14.5 out of 15 with White in Norway Chess. Both players mixed aggression with caution and gave a tough fight. However, the turning point proved to be when the Norwegian showcased his class with White in Armageddon tie-breaker. Praggnanandhaa put up a valiant fight and came very close to equalising, nonetheless, it wasn't enough as local favourite Carlsen got the job done and took 1.5 points from the match. Also read: Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa's fine form continues, stuns world champion Ding Liren in Round 7 For Praggnanandhaa, the result jolted his incredible run in the tournament, having already beaten Carlsen, world number two Fabiano Caruana and world champion Ding Liren. HERE ARE THE OVERALL STANDINGS IN OPEN SECTION AFTER ROUND 8 1. Magnus Carlsen - 14.5 2. Hikaru Nakamura - 13.5 3. R Praggnanandhaa 12 4. Alireza Firoujza 11 5. Fabiano Caruana - 9 6. Ding Liren - 4.5 Thus, Praggnanandhaa remains in the third spot but will face another stiff challenge when he will be up against Caruana for the second time in the competition, on June 6 (Thursday). After a loss, it will be interesting to see how the 18-year-old Indian GM responds against Caruana, who will also be eager to settle scores against the Indian star.

Norway Chess: In-form R Praggnanandhaa loses to Magnus Carlsen in reverse fixture

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's&nbsp;fine form continues&nbsp;in the ongoing Norway Chess tournament as he recorded another big win. In round 7, held on Monday (June 3), Praggnanandhaa beat world champion Ding Liren in&nbsp;an Armageddon tiebreaker. The 18-year-old made heads turn with his composure through the classical game and made full use of an opportunity in the tiebreaker to create more pressure on Liren, who looked off-colour throughout the tournament in Stavanger. The victory comes after Praggnanandhaa&nbsp;beat&nbsp;world number one&nbsp;Magnus Carlsen and second-ranked Fabiano Caruana earlier in the tournament.

The win follows a commendable effort from Praggnanandhaa, especially&nbsp;after losing to Frenchman Firouzja Alireza in the Armageddon tiebreaker earlier in the day. The official handle of Norway Chess on X, formerly Twitter, shared the video of the Indian youngster's win over Liren.

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GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in their classical games, and now he beat the World Champion Ding Liren in their Armageddon game! WHAT A PERFORMANCE by the Indian prodigy 🔥🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/norwaychess?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#norwaychess</a> <a href="https://t.co/VNIcduLUh4">pic.twitter.com/VNIcduLUh4</a>
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With the win over Liren, Praggnanandhaa has moved to the third spot in the six-man Open Section of Norway Chess with a total of 11 points at present. Notably, he is 2.5 points behind leader Carlsen whereas America's Hikaru Nakamura is in second spot with 12.5 points. Thus, the teenage sensation has kept his hopes alive of winning the prestigious tournament with some big wins up his sleeves already.

It is to be noted that Praggnanandhaa has two outright wins and two Armageddon wins so far in the competition in Stavanger. The Chennai superstar will now lock horns with&nbsp;Carlsen in the reverse fixture. The upcoming battle will give a more clear picture of Praggnanandhaa's chances of winning the tournament. It won't be easy against Carlsen, who will be desperate to settle scores with the Indian star.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's fine form continues in the ongoing Norway Chess tournament as he recorded another big win. In round 7, held on Monday (June 3), Praggnanandhaa beat world champion Ding Liren in an Armageddon tiebreaker.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's fine form continues in the ongoing Norway Chess tournament as he recorded another big win. In round 7, held on Monday (June 3), Praggnanandhaa beat world champion Ding Liren in an Armageddon tiebreaker. The 18-year-old made heads turn with his composure through the classical game and made full use of an opportunity in the tiebreaker to create more pressure on Liren, who looked off-colour throughout the tournament in Stavanger. The victory comes after Praggnanandhaa beat world number one Magnus Carlsen and second-ranked Fabiano Caruana earlier in the tournament. The win follows a commendable effort from Praggnanandhaa, especially after losing to Frenchman Firouzja Alireza in the Armageddon tiebreaker earlier in the day. The official handle of Norway Chess on X, formerly Twitter, shared the video of the Indian youngster's win over Liren. GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and World No.2 Fabiano Caruana in their classical games, and now he beat the World Champion Ding Liren in their Armageddon game! WHAT A PERFORMANCE by the Indian prodigy 🔥🔥 #norwaychess pic.twitter.com/VNIcduLUh4 — Norway Chess (@NorwayChess) June 3, 2024 × Also read: French Open: Injured Novak Djokovic comes back from the brink to settle another five-set thriller With the win over Liren, Praggnanandhaa has moved to the third spot in the six-man Open Section of Norway Chess with a total of 11 points at present. Notably, he is 2.5 points behind leader Carlsen whereas America's Hikaru Nakamura is in second spot with 12.5 points. Thus, the teenage sensation has kept his hopes alive of winning the prestigious tournament with some big wins up his sleeves already. It is to be noted that Praggnanandhaa has two outright wins and two Armageddon wins so far in the competition in Stavanger. The Chennai superstar will now lock horns with Carlsen in the reverse fixture. The upcoming battle will give a more clear picture of Praggnanandhaa's chances of winning the tournament. It won't be easy against Carlsen, who will be desperate to settle scores with the Indian star.

Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa's fine form continues, stuns world champion Ding Liren in Round 7

Vaishali Rameshbabu created history on Friday by becoming only the third Indian female after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli to claim the coveted Grandmaster title. Vaishali crossed the required 2500 FIDE ratings at the IV El Llobregat Open held in Spain on Friday to stand tall. With this win, Vaishali joined her brother R Praggnanandhaa to become the first-ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters in chess.

Vaishali, 22, beat Turkish FM Tamer Tarik Selbes (2238) in the second round to attain the ratings. She started the competition with successive wins.

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“I am very happy to have finally completed the title. It’s just two rounds. I am also focusing on the tournament. But I am really happy with the GM title,” Vaishali told Chess.com.

Though she sounded elated to realise her dream of becoming a Grandmaster, Vaishali admitted her game was not up to the mark but she somehow managed to win.&nbsp;

“I’ve finally achieved a goal of mine since I started playing chess. I was so close to it, so, I was really excited, but there was some pressure as well. My game was not so good in the middle, but somehow, I managed to win.

“I have qualified for the candidates and hopefully win this tournament,” the newest Indian Grandmaster said.

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Meanwhile, this title win helped her enter history books as she, alongside her younger brother, R Praggnanandhaa, became the first-ever siblings pair to become candidates.

<h2>Vaishali’s journey to the top</h2>

Much like her younger brother, who raced to fame quite early, Vaishali had started playing chess at the tender age of five. Progressing quickly, she won several state and national-level competitions in her state category growing up.&nbsp;

Her father, Rameshbabu, an avid chess player, got his children to train under Grandmaster RB Ramesh.&nbsp;

“Both of them were already practising six to eight hours a day back when I started working with them. They were very hardworking, not to mention ambitious. She was a better player back then, older with a higher rating. But a few years on, Pragg made rapid growth and overtook her,” Ramesh told The Indian Express.

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Vaishali’s breakthrough came during the 2015 Asian Youth Chess Championships, where she won in the under-14 girls’ category, receiving the title of International Master (IM).

Though she might have taken a few more years than her brother to stamp her authority at the top level, Vaishali is no short of skill and calibre and aims to reach the pinnacle of this sport.&nbsp;

Vaishali Rameshbabu created history on Friday by becoming only the third Indian female after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli to claim the coveted Grandmaster title.

Vaishali Rameshbabu created history on Friday by becoming only the third Indian female after Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli to claim the coveted Grandmaster title. Vaishali crossed the required 2500 FIDE ratings at the IV El Llobregat Open held in Spain on Friday to stand tall. With this win, Vaishali joined her brother R Praggnanandhaa to become the first-ever brother-sister duo to become Grandmasters in chess. Vaishali, 22, beat Turkish FM Tamer Tarik Selbes (2238) in the second round to attain the ratings. She started the competition with successive wins. Finally 👏🏻 the 3rd Grandmaster of the country @chessvaishali Hope this is just a beginning for the rise of Indian women’s chess🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/mQpobQY88G — Harika Dronavalli (@HarikaDronavali) December 2, 2023 × “I am very happy to have finally completed the title. It’s just two rounds. I am also focusing on the tournament. But I am really happy with the GM title,” Vaishali told Chess.com. Though she sounded elated to realise her dream of becoming a Grandmaster, Vaishali admitted her game was not up to the mark but she somehow managed to win. “I’ve finally achieved a goal of mine since I started playing chess. I was so close to it, so, I was really excited, but there was some pressure as well. My game was not so good in the middle, but somehow, I managed to win. “I have qualified for the candidates and hopefully win this tournament,” the newest Indian Grandmaster said. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi leaves door open for 2026 FIFA World Cup; intends to defend Copa America title in 2024 Meanwhile, this title win helped her enter history books as she, alongside her younger brother, R Praggnanandhaa, became the first-ever siblings pair to become candidates. Vaishali’s journey to the top Much like her younger brother, who raced to fame quite early, Vaishali had started playing chess at the tender age of five. Progressing quickly, she won several state and national-level competitions in her state category growing up. Her father, Rameshbabu, an avid chess player, got his children to train under Grandmaster RB Ramesh. “Both of them were already practising six to eight hours a day back when I started working with them. They were very hardworking, not to mention ambitious. She was a better player back then, older with a higher rating. But a few years on, Pragg made rapid growth and overtook her,” Ramesh told The Indian Express. Amazing news! Congratulations @chessvaishali for becoming India’s latest Grand Master ! Proud of you! Huge team effort! Sandipan, @vishy64theking , @WacaChess , RAMCO group Mr. Venkatram Raja, @KanikaSubbiah , the parents , Bloom chess academy and so many more. This coming on the… — Ramesh RB (@Rameshchess) December 1, 2023 × Vaishali’s breakthrough came during the 2015 Asian Youth Chess Championships, where she won in the under-14 girls’ category, receiving the title of International Master (IM). Though she might have taken a few more years than her brother to stamp her authority at the top level, Vaishali is no short of skill and calibre and aims to reach the pinnacle of this sport.

Chess: Vaishali Rameshbabu joins brother R Praggnanandhaa in unique list with Grandmaster title

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.

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. 
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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.

India's chess star R. Praggnanadhaa gets rousing welcome upon return, rewarded by Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has created a lot of buzz after becoming only the second India after Viswanathan Anand to reach the World Chess Final. The chess player, nicknamed Praggu, is currently at 1-1 in the 2023 final and has pushed World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to tie-breaker.&nbsp;

Praggnanandhaa is also the youngest Indian grand master after he achieved the feat in 2018 aged 12. Here are five things to know about this extraordinary chess champion from India:

<h2>R Praggnanandhaa and his family</h2>

Praggnanandhaa was born in Chennai on August 10, 2005 to Rameshbabu and Nagalaxmi. His elder sister Vaishali is also a chess player and has been a youth champion twice.

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<h2>When did Praggnanandhaa start playing chess?</h2>

After developing interest in the game seeing his sister play, the first success for the chess prodigy came in 2013 when he won the Under-8 World Youth Chess Championship at the age of 7. The win got him the title of FIDE Master. The player won the title again in 2015 in U-10 category.

<h2>International recognition for Praggnanandhaa</h2>

Praggnanandhaa became the Youngest International Master in 2016 aged 10 years 10 months and 19 days. Next year in 2017 he won his first Grandmaster Norm at the World Junior Chess Championship.

<h2>Second youngest Grand Master</h2>

In the year 2018 Praggnanandhaa became the second youngest Grand Master after achieving the feat at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days. He beat Luco Moroni in Gredine Open in Italy to get to the remarkable feat.

<h2>Beating Magnus Carlsen</h2>

In the year 2022, Praggnanandhaa, at the online Airthings Masters, became only the third Indian after Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna to beat World Champion Magnus Carlsen. He was the youngest to beat the reigning world champion.

<h2>Becomes second Indian to reach Chess World Cup final</h2>

Aged 18, Praggnanandhaa beat world no. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the tie-breaker to reach the FIDE World Cup final. He became only the second Indian to achieve the feat after Viswanathan Anand.&nbsp; 
 
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Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has created a lot of buzz after becoming only the second India after Viswanathan Anand to reach the World Chess Final.

Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has created a lot of buzz after becoming only the second India after Viswanathan Anand to reach the World Chess Final. The chess player, nicknamed Praggu, is currently at 1-1 in the 2023 final and has pushed World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to tie-breaker. Praggnanandhaa is also the youngest Indian grand master after he achieved the feat in 2018 aged 12. Here are five things to know about this extraordinary chess champion from India: R Praggnanandhaa and his family Praggnanandhaa was born in Chennai on August 10, 2005 to Rameshbabu and Nagalaxmi. His elder sister Vaishali is also a chess player and has been a youth champion twice. Also Read: Kohli, Rohit, Tendulkar lead wishes from sports fraternity after Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon Landing When did Praggnanandhaa start playing chess? After developing interest in the game seeing his sister play, the first success for the chess prodigy came in 2013 when he won the Under-8 World Youth Chess Championship at the age of 7. The win got him the title of FIDE Master. The player won the title again in 2015 in U-10 category. International recognition for Praggnanandhaa Praggnanandhaa became the Youngest International Master in 2016 aged 10 years 10 months and 19 days. Next year in 2017 he won his first Grandmaster Norm at the World Junior Chess Championship. Second youngest Grand Master In the year 2018 Praggnanandhaa became the second youngest Grand Master after achieving the feat at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days. He beat Luco Moroni in Gredine Open in Italy to get to the remarkable feat. Beating Magnus Carlsen In the year 2022, Praggnanandhaa, at the online Airthings Masters, became only the third Indian after Viswanathan Anand and Pentala Harikrishna to beat World Champion Magnus Carlsen. He was the youngest to beat the reigning world champion. Becomes second Indian to reach Chess World Cup final Aged 18, Praggnanandhaa beat world no. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the tie-breaker to reach the FIDE World Cup final. He became only the second Indian to achieve the feat after Viswanathan Anand. 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.

Who is R Praggnanandhaa? The prodigy who took chess world by storm - All you need to know

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's dream run in the FIDE World Cup ended at the hands of world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, who beat him 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break here on Thursday after the classical games ended in a stalemate.

The second 25+10 tie-break game ended in a draw in 22 moves as the Norwegian legend played it safe after he had won the first, displaying his end-game skills.

It was Carlsen's first World Cup triumph, having won the World Championship five times.

Meanwhile, speaking with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo,&nbsp;Pravin Thipsay, another Indian Grandmaster, lauded&nbsp;Carlsen, saying,&nbsp;"Magnus Carlsen has shown that he can beat any player in the world even in an equal position. He has a special knack for avoiding an immediate draw."

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Carlsen overcame a stiff challenge from his 18-year-old Indian opponent in the first tie-break game, winning it in 45 moves. He overcame the problems he encountered due to Praggnanandhaa's enterprising play to turn the tables and seize the advantage.

The two classical games on Tuesday and Wednesday had ended in draws forcing the final to a tie-break.

Praggnanandhaa enjoyed an incredible run in the tournament, having beaten world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana to set up a final date against Carlsen.

The results in the ongoing tournament also helped Praggnanandhaa qualify for Candidates 2024 tournament, which will be held in Canada.

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 could not win his maiden World Cup but made India proud at the top level. Some famous cricket stars lauded him and wished him good luck in future endeavours.

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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's dream run in the FIDE World Cup ended at the hands of world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, who beat him 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break here on Thursday after the classical games ended in a stalemate.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's dream run in the FIDE World Cup ended at the hands of world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, who beat him 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break here on Thursday after the classical games ended in a stalemate. The second 25+10 tie-break game ended in a draw in 22 moves as the Norwegian legend played it safe after he had won the first, displaying his end-game skills. It was Carlsen's first World Cup triumph, having won the World Championship five times. Meanwhile, speaking with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, Pravin Thipsay, another Indian Grandmaster, lauded Carlsen, saying, "Magnus Carlsen has shown that he can beat any player in the world even in an equal position. He has a special knack for avoiding an immediate draw." ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir vouches for T10 format, says it has its challenges but is entertaining too Carlsen overcame a stiff challenge from his 18-year-old Indian opponent in the first tie-break game, winning it in 45 moves. He overcame the problems he encountered due to Praggnanandhaa's enterprising play to turn the tables and seize the advantage. The two classical games on Tuesday and Wednesday had ended in draws forcing the final to a tie-break. Praggnanandhaa enjoyed an incredible run in the tournament, having beaten world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and world No. 3 Fabiano Caruana to set up a final date against Carlsen. The results in the ongoing tournament also helped Praggnanandhaa qualify for Candidates 2024 tournament, which will be held in Canada. Praggnanandhaa, thus, became the third youngest player after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament. Stars wish Indian prodigy Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa could not win his maiden World Cup but made India proud at the top level. Some famous cricket stars lauded him and wished him good luck in future endeavours. Hold your head high Praggnanandhaa. The whole nation is proud of you 🇮🇳🫡@rpragchess pic.twitter.com/YqUAOiNl6u — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 24, 2023 × (With inputs from PTI) WATCH WION LIVE 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

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Thursday.

With the win, the 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event. The teenaged chess star from Chennai, by virtually securing a place in the Candidates tournament, would be the only other Indian other than five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand to feature in the Candidates.

With world No.1 Magnus Carlsen not likely to feature in the Candidates, Praggnanandhaa could be playing in the tournament to decide the challenger to current world champion Ding Liren.

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Praggnanandhaa had bounced back after losing the first game of the two-game classical series to win the second on Wednesday to force the tie-break.

In the first 5+3 blitz game, Praggnanandhaa played fantastic to take down Erigaisi.

Erigaisi hit back in the next to level the match.

Games three and four were won by Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi respectively as the quarterfinal headed to a sudden death decider. Interestingly, all games were won by players with black pieces.

Both the Indians showed nerves of steel, scoring wins in crucial games as the last eight clash ebbed and flowed due to enterprising play by the duo.

Noted coach R B Ramesh said on X (formerly Twitter) after the match: "What an epic match! Well played both young lions! Proud of both players for their fighting spirit throughout! @rpragchess @ArjunErigaisi."

Two other Indians -- 17-year-old D Gukesh and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi -- had crashed out in the quarterfinals, losing to world No.1 Carlsen and Nijat Abasov respectively.

The top three finishers in the tournament qualify for the Candidates event in 2024 to determine the challenger to Ding Liren.

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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Thursday.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Thursday. With the win, the 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa booked a place in the semifinals against American ace Fabiano Caruana and almost secured a spot in next year's Candidates event. The teenaged chess star from Chennai, by virtually securing a place in the Candidates tournament, would be the only other Indian other than five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand to feature in the Candidates. With world No.1 Magnus Carlsen not likely to feature in the Candidates, Praggnanandhaa could be playing in the tournament to decide the challenger to current world champion Ding Liren. ALSO READ: L Balaji urges returning Bumrah, P Krishna to ‘listen to their bodies’ as India gear up for packed winter Praggnanandhaa had bounced back after losing the first game of the two-game classical series to win the second on Wednesday to force the tie-break. In the first 5+3 blitz game, Praggnanandhaa played fantastic to take down Erigaisi. Erigaisi hit back in the next to level the match. Games three and four were won by Praggnanandhaa and Erigaisi respectively as the quarterfinal headed to a sudden death decider. Interestingly, all games were won by players with black pieces. Both the Indians showed nerves of steel, scoring wins in crucial games as the last eight clash ebbed and flowed due to enterprising play by the duo. Noted coach R B Ramesh said on X (formerly Twitter) after the match: "What an epic match! Well played both young lions! Proud of both players for their fighting spirit throughout! @rpragchess @ArjunErigaisi." Two other Indians -- 17-year-old D Gukesh and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi -- had crashed out in the quarterfinals, losing to world No.1 Carlsen and Nijat Abasov respectively. The top three finishers in the tournament qualify for the Candidates event in 2024 to determine the challenger to Ding Liren. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled a rather wild conspiracy theory after reports emerged suggesting that top chess player Hans Niemann, 19 might be cheating to win his matches. Reportedly, Musk took to his Twitter account to suggest that Niemann might be using 'anal beads' to beat the system and avoid getting detected by the tournament organisers. Musk tweeted the video of a content creator claiming that Hans might have been using anal beads. The creator tweeted the video with the caption, "Currently obsessed with the notion that Hans Niemann has been cheating at the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament using wireless anal beads that vibrate him the correct moves." Re-sharing the post with the quote of a German philosopher named Arthur Schopenhauer, Musk wrote, “Talent hits a target no one else can hit, genius hits a target no one can see (cause it’s in your butt)” – Schopenhauer.” Since then, Musk has deleted his tweet but the archived version as well as the screenshots continue to do the rounds of internet. It is pertinent to note that Niemann shocked the Chess world earlier this week by defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, 31 in the $500,000 Sinquefield Cup, an annual chess tournament held in Saint Louis. Afterward, Carlsen quit the tournament which added fuel to the fire. While Carlsen did not cite any reason for quitting the tournament, most fans believed that it was because of Niemann. Read more: Chess: Learn to pronounce his name - Indian tycoon after Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen The Norweigian also posted a critic tweet with the famous meme template of football manager Jose Mourinho saying, "If I speak I am in big trouble. Big, big trouble." I've withdrawn from the tournament. I've always enjoyed playing in the @STLChessClub, and hope to be back in the future https://t.co/YFSpl8er3u — Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) September 5, 2022 × After the controversy snowballed, Niemann, who is a Grandmaster as well, stated that he will strip naked if it is what it took to plead his innocence. "If they want me to strip fully naked, I will do it. I don’t care. Because I know I am clean. You want me to play in a closed box with zero electronic transmission, I don’t care." The 19-year-old made it clear that he did cheat once by using computer assistance when playing online as a child, but he had not resorted to unfair means in the tournament. Read more: Deal reached in 'Queen's Gambit' defamation suit against Netflix It is pertinent to note that chess players in tournaments as big as the Sinquefield Cup go through multiple rounds of screening before making it to their designated table and chair. Moreover, the anti-cheating protocol of the tournament includes a 15-minute delay in the broadcast of moves and radio-frequency identification checks. Carlsen's form in recent months has been shaky. He lost against young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa. Meanwhile, Musk is infamous for tweeting innate things just for laughs and gags. Thus, a section of netizens believes that there is not much substance in the conspiracy theories floating around regarding the anal beads. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.

However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year-old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.

"I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... It's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any!," Carlsen said after the match.

Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost the clash against Praggnanandhaa earlier. The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third.

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In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break. Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events.

He also played a crucial role in the India 'B' team claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently.

"I think it could have done better the last few days but I think overall 2nd is good," Praggnanandhaa said after the game against Carlsen.

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Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian.

"Fantastic finish towards the end! @rpragchess won in blitz tiebreak against Magnus #FTXCryptoCup ! Great defensive skills at crucial junctures, some good opening preparations, some bad decisions, overall very satisfying," his coach R B Ramesh tweeted.

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In other matches in the final round, Firouzja beat Aronian 2.5-1.5, Quang Liem Le (China) beat Hans Niemann, while Jan-Krzystof of Poland thrashed Anish Giri 2.5-0.5.

The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw.

Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16 match points, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0.

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday.

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday. However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year-old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15. "I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... It's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any!," Carlsen said after the match. Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost the clash against Praggnanandhaa earlier. The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third. Also Read: Dommaraju Gukesh to R Praggnanandhaa: India's excellent depth comes to fore at Chennai Chess Olympiad In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break. Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events. He also played a crucial role in the India 'B' team claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently. "I think it could have done better the last few days but I think overall 2nd is good," Praggnanandhaa said after the game against Carlsen. Take a good look at that young, but intense face. If Chess is a Game of Thrones then there may be a new occupier of the throne soon… (And we should all learn how to spell his name correctly!) https://t.co/lLKWyO8XBm — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 22, 2022 × Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian. "Fantastic finish towards the end! @rpragchess won in blitz tiebreak against Magnus #FTXCryptoCup ! Great defensive skills at crucial junctures, some good opening preparations, some bad decisions, overall very satisfying," his coach R B Ramesh tweeted. Also Read: Chess Olympiad - India B team wins bronze in Open section; India A women also finish 3rd In other matches in the final round, Firouzja beat Aronian 2.5-1.5, Quang Liem Le (China) beat Hans Niemann, while Jan-Krzystof of Poland thrashed Anish Giri 2.5-0.5. The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw. Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16 match points, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0.

R Praggnanandhaa beats World no.1 Magnus Carlsen again but loses top prize in FTX Crypto Cup

The India 'B' team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while India 'A' women's side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday. India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

Uzbekistan sprung a surprise by bagging the gold medal with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands ahead of a strong Armenian team, which beat Spain 2.5-1.5 in the final round, in the Open section. The top-seeded India 'A' women's team crashed to a 1-3 defeat in the 11th and final round to USA to see it's gold medal hopes evaporate. The Koneru Humpy-led team finished third.

War-torn Ukraine won an emotional gold in the women's event, pipping Georgia to the top prize. Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands in the final round thanks to Jakhongir Vakhidov's win on board 4. They edged out Armenia on the basis of a better tie-break score. The Uzbeks remained unbeaten through the 11 rounds and finished with 19 match points. 
India 'B' ended up with 18 points for third place.

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It was the second bronze medal for India in the Olympiad, replicating its feat in the 2014 edition. The experienced B Adhiban, who was part of the team in 2014 added to his medal collection while it was the first for young stars D Gukesh, who was in spectacular form during the tournament, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin and Raunak Sadhwani.

In the women's section, top player Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali drew their games against Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova and Irina Krush, respectively. The defeats for Tania Sachdev at the hands of Carissa Yip and Bhakthi Kulkarni to Tatev Abrahamyan hurt India 'A' team's chances of a gold medal.

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Open: India's matches: India 'B' beat Germany 3-1 (D Gukesh drew with Vincent Keymer, Nihal Sarin beat Matthias Bluebaum, R Praggnanandhaa drew with Rasmus Svane, Raunak Sadhwani beat Liviu-Dieter Nispaenu).

India 'A' drew with USA 2-2 (P Harikrishna drew with Fabiano Caruana, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi drew with Wesley So, Arjun Erigaisi beat Linier Dominiguez Perez, S L Narayanan lost to Sam Shankland).

India 'C' drew with Kazakhstan 2-2 (Surya Shekhar Ganguly lost to Rinat Jumabayev, S P Sethuraman drew with Alisher Suleymenov, Karthikeyan Murali beat Arystanbek Urazayev, Abhimanyu Puranik drew with Kazybek Nogerbek).

Women: India 'A' lost to USA 1-3 (Koneru Humpy drew with Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova, R Vaishali drew with Irina Krush, Tania Sachdev lost to Carissa Yip, Bhakthi Kulkarni lost to Tatev Abrahamyan).

India 'C' lost to Kazakhstan 1.5-2/5 (Easha Karavade lost to Zhansaya Abdumalik, P V Nandhidhaa lost to Bibisara Assaubayeva, Varshini Sahiti drew with Xeniya Balabayeva, Pratyusha Bodda lost to Guliskhan Nakhbayeva).

India 'B' drew with Slovakia 2-2 (Vantika Agrawal drew with Zuzana Borosova, Padmini Rout lost to Eva Repkova, Mary Ann Gomes vs Zuzana Hagarova, Divya Deshmukh beat Svetlana Sucikova).

Other important results: Open: Armenia beat Spain 2.5-1.5, Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands 2.5-1.5.

The India 'B' team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while India 'A' women's side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday. India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position.

The India 'B' team settled for a bronze medal in the Open section while India 'A' women's side also finished third in the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Tuesday. India 'B' defeated Germany 3-1 in their final round match to end at third position. Uzbekistan sprung a surprise by bagging the gold medal with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands ahead of a strong Armenian team, which beat Spain 2.5-1.5 in the final round, in the Open section. The top-seeded India 'A' women's team crashed to a 1-3 defeat in the 11th and final round to USA to see it's gold medal hopes evaporate. The Koneru Humpy-led team finished third. War-torn Ukraine won an emotional gold in the women's event, pipping Georgia to the top prize. Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands in the final round thanks to Jakhongir Vakhidov's win on board 4. They edged out Armenia on the basis of a better tie-break score. The Uzbeks remained unbeaten through the 11 rounds and finished with 19 match points. India 'B' ended up with 18 points for third place. Also Read: Dommaraju Gukesh to R Praggnanandhaa: India's excellent depth comes to fore at Chennai Chess Olympiad It was the second bronze medal for India in the Olympiad, replicating its feat in the 2014 edition. The experienced B Adhiban, who was part of the team in 2014 added to his medal collection while it was the first for young stars D Gukesh, who was in spectacular form during the tournament, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin and Raunak Sadhwani. In the women's section, top player Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali drew their games against Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova and Irina Krush, respectively. The defeats for Tania Sachdev at the hands of Carissa Yip and Bhakthi Kulkarni to Tatev Abrahamyan hurt India 'A' team's chances of a gold medal. Results: Indian table tennis legend Sharath Kamal wins more gold medals than 56 countries at CWG 2022 × Open: India's matches: India 'B' beat Germany 3-1 (D Gukesh drew with Vincent Keymer, Nihal Sarin beat Matthias Bluebaum, R Praggnanandhaa drew with Rasmus Svane, Raunak Sadhwani beat Liviu-Dieter Nispaenu). India 'A' drew with USA 2-2 (P Harikrishna drew with Fabiano Caruana, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi drew with Wesley So, Arjun Erigaisi beat Linier Dominiguez Perez, S L Narayanan lost to Sam Shankland). India 'C' drew with Kazakhstan 2-2 (Surya Shekhar Ganguly lost to Rinat Jumabayev, S P Sethuraman drew with Alisher Suleymenov, Karthikeyan Murali beat Arystanbek Urazayev, Abhimanyu Puranik drew with Kazybek Nogerbek). Women: India 'A' lost to USA 1-3 (Koneru Humpy drew with Gulrukhba Tokhirjonova, R Vaishali drew with Irina Krush, Tania Sachdev lost to Carissa Yip, Bhakthi Kulkarni lost to Tatev Abrahamyan). India 'C' lost to Kazakhstan 1.5-2/5 (Easha Karavade lost to Zhansaya Abdumalik, P V Nandhidhaa lost to Bibisara Assaubayeva, Varshini Sahiti drew with Xeniya Balabayeva, Pratyusha Bodda lost to Guliskhan Nakhbayeva). India 'B' drew with Slovakia 2-2 (Vantika Agrawal drew with Zuzana Borosova, Padmini Rout lost to Eva Repkova, Mary Ann Gomes vs Zuzana Hagarova, Divya Deshmukh beat Svetlana Sucikova). Other important results: Open: Armenia beat Spain 2.5-1.5, Uzbekistan beat the Netherlands 2.5-1.5.

Chess Olympiad: India B team wins bronze in Open section; India A women also finish 3rd

India have been enjoying a stellar run at the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Chennai where there are a total of three Indian teams competing against some of the best chess-playing nations in the world. India have fielded A, B and C teams being the hosts of the Olympiad which has also brought to shore their incredible depth in the game.&nbsp;

There is no dearth of talent in chess for India but being a nation obsessed with cricket, there is still a long way to go for the country in nurturing talent in a proper way to get to a century of Grand Masters. India currently has 75 Grand Masters with 16-year-old V. Pranav the latest to join the elite list.&nbsp;

Pranav, who is not part of the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, became India's 75th Grandmaster on Sunday after winning the LImpede Open in Romania. With the win, he secured his third and final GM norm to attain the title of Grandmaster. While he is not at the Chess Olympiad, India has some top minds competing at the showpiece event. India now stands only behind Russia (256), USA (101), Germany (96) and Ukraine (94) in the list of countries with the most Grandmasters.

One of those is Dommaraju Gukesh. The 16-year-old has been unstoppable so far at the Chess Olympiad and registered his best victory at the tournament against USA’s Fabiano Caruana last week. Gukesh defeated world no.5 Caruana as India B got the better of the US team comprising of the likes of Carunand, Levon Aronian and Wesley So, who are ranked no.5,6 and 7 in the world rankings respectively.

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However, they were defeated by the India B team comprising of teenage prodigies Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Raunak Sadhwani, who are all 16. Nihal Sarin, the other member of the team is 18. While Gukesh defeated Caruana to bag his 8th win on the trot in the tournament, Sadhwani defeated a higher-rated Leinier Domínguez. Sarin and Praggnanandhaa drew their respective matches.

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Praggnanandhaa, who is only the third Indian to have defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world no.1, saved India's day at the Olympiad by beating Vasif Durarbayli to help the B team draw 2-2 against Azerbaijan. India B faced some anxious moments in their clash against Azerbaijan as Gukesh's 8-match winning streak ended with a draw against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. However,&nbsp;Praggnanandhaa kept India in the gold medal race with his victory.

India's A team, who are the second seed in the tournament this year, defeated Brazil 3-1 to progress further as&nbsp;Arjun Erigaisi, and K Sasikaran won their respective matches while P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi settled with draws. That both India's A and B teams remain in contention for a medal finish showcases India's rise and rise in chess in recent years.

India have been enjoying a stellar run at the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Chennai where there are a total of three Indian teams competing against some of the best chess-playing nations in the world.

India have been enjoying a stellar run at the ongoing Chess Olympiad in Chennai where there are a total of three Indian teams competing against some of the best chess-playing nations in the world. India have fielded A, B and C teams being the hosts of the Olympiad which has also brought to shore their incredible depth in the game. There is no dearth of talent in chess for India but being a nation obsessed with cricket, there is still a long way to go for the country in nurturing talent in a proper way to get to a century of Grand Masters. India currently has 75 Grand Masters with 16-year-old V. Pranav the latest to join the elite list. Pranav, who is not part of the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, became India's 75th Grandmaster on Sunday after winning the LImpede Open in Romania. With the win, he secured his third and final GM norm to attain the title of Grandmaster. While he is not at the Chess Olympiad, India has some top minds competing at the showpiece event. India now stands only behind Russia (256), USA (101), Germany (96) and Ukraine (94) in the list of countries with the most Grandmasters. One of those is Dommaraju Gukesh. The 16-year-old has been unstoppable so far at the Chess Olympiad and registered his best victory at the tournament against USA’s Fabiano Caruana last week. Gukesh defeated world no.5 Caruana as India B got the better of the US team comprising of the likes of Carunand, Levon Aronian and Wesley So, who are ranked no.5,6 and 7 in the world rankings respectively. Also Read: PV Sindhu thrashes Michelle Li to bag first-ever women's singles gold medal at CWG 2022 However, they were defeated by the India B team comprising of teenage prodigies Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Raunak Sadhwani, who are all 16. Nihal Sarin, the other member of the team is 18. While Gukesh defeated Caruana to bag his 8th win on the trot in the tournament, Sadhwani defeated a higher-rated Leinier Domínguez. Sarin and Praggnanandhaa drew their respective matches. Gukesh has stormed into the world top 20 with his heroics at the Chennai Chess Olympiad and is only behind the legendary Viswanathan Anand, who is at the 12th spot. While Gukesh has been making waves with his performances, Praggnanandhaa needs no introduction. Also Read: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem 1st south Asian to breach 90m mark, claims gold in javelin throw at CWG 2022 Praggnanandhaa, who is only the third Indian to have defeated Magnus Carlsen, the world no.1, saved India's day at the Olympiad by beating Vasif Durarbayli to help the B team draw 2-2 against Azerbaijan. India B faced some anxious moments in their clash against Azerbaijan as Gukesh's 8-match winning streak ended with a draw against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. However, Praggnanandhaa kept India in the gold medal race with his victory. India's A team, who are the second seed in the tournament this year, defeated Brazil 3-1 to progress further as Arjun Erigaisi, and K Sasikaran won their respective matches while P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi settled with draws. That both India's A and B teams remain in contention for a medal finish showcases India's rise and rise in chess in recent years.

Dommaraju Gukesh to R Praggnanandhaa: India's excellent depth comes to fore at Chennai Chess Olympiad

India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess Group A open chess tournament after netting 7.5 points from nine rounds. The rising Indian star finished a point ahead Marsel Efroimski and Jung Min Seo, who tied for second place. The 16-year old GM, the top-seed, remained unbeaten through the nine rounds. He finished the tournament with a win over compatriot V Praneeth.

While, Magnus Carlsen emerged as the winner of the Norway Chess 2022, the competition celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It is the World Champion's fourth straight title at his home tournament and the fifth overall. The 10-player round-robin took place at Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway, from May 30 to June 10. Each round consisted of a classical game with a win worth 3 points and a loss - 0. In case of a draw, the players played an Armageddon game, where the winner scored 1 1/2 points, and the loser got just 1 point with a draw favouring Black.

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Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand defeated Norway's Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round of the Classical section to clinch the third place in the Norway Chess tournament on Saturday. Anand won the Armageddon round against Norwegian after the classical match ended in a 22-move draw.

The 52-year-old Indian chess legend had to work hard against a 23-year-old in the sudden death tie-break as he required 87 moves to secure the triumph on Saturday. Anand finished with 14.5 points to end his tournament campaign in third place behind Carlsen (16.5 points) and Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (15.5).

Anand had begun the Classical section with three consecutive victories, defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France), Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria), and Hao Wang (China) before American Wesley So ended his winning streak in the fourth round. He then pulled off an impressive win over World No. 1 Carlsen.

India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess Group A open chess tournament after netting 7.5 points from nine rounds. The rising Indian star finished a point ahead Marsel Efroimski and Jung Min Seo, who tied for second place.

India's Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess Group A open chess tournament after netting 7.5 points from nine rounds. The rising Indian star finished a point ahead Marsel Efroimski and Jung Min Seo, who tied for second place. The 16-year old GM, the top-seed, remained unbeaten through the nine rounds. He finished the tournament with a win over compatriot V Praneeth. While, Magnus Carlsen emerged as the winner of the Norway Chess 2022, the competition celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It is the World Champion's fourth straight title at his home tournament and the fifth overall. The 10-player round-robin took place at Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway, from May 30 to June 10. Each round consisted of a classical game with a win worth 3 points and a loss - 0. In case of a draw, the players played an Armageddon game, where the winner scored 1 1/2 points, and the loser got just 1 point with a draw favouring Black. ALSO READ | Teenager Rahul Srivatshav becomes India's 74th Grandmaster Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand defeated Norway's Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round of the Classical section to clinch the third place in the Norway Chess tournament on Saturday. Anand won the Armageddon round against Norwegian after the classical match ended in a 22-move draw. The 52-year-old Indian chess legend had to work hard against a 23-year-old in the sudden death tie-break as he required 87 moves to secure the triumph on Saturday. Anand finished with 14.5 points to end his tournament campaign in third place behind Carlsen (16.5 points) and Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (15.5). Anand had begun the Classical section with three consecutive victories, defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France), Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria), and Hao Wang (China) before American Wesley So ended his winning streak in the fourth round. He then pulled off an impressive win over World No. 1 Carlsen.

India's star teenager GM R Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess Open

Indian teenager Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa stunned world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time this year as he claimed victory over the Norwegian at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament on Friday.

The 16-year-old, who also won their duel at the Airthings Masters in February, took advantage of a one-move blunder by Carlsen in the closing stages to stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages.

Praggnanandhaa this week said he was in the middle of his school exams but did not want to miss the opportunity of testing himself against a stellar field.

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The prodigy from Chennai is having a strong season after winning the Reykjavik Open last month and finishing third at the La Roda Open.

Indian teenager Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa stunned world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time this year as he claimed victory over the Norwegian at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament on Friday.

Indian teenager Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa stunned world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time this year as he claimed victory over the Norwegian at the Chessable Masters online rapid chess tournament on Friday. The 16-year-old, who also won their duel at the Airthings Masters in February, took advantage of a one-move blunder by Carlsen in the closing stages to stay in the hunt for a place in the knockout stages. Praggnanandhaa this week said he was in the middle of his school exams but did not want to miss the opportunity of testing himself against a stellar field. Also Read: Superbet Rapid tourney: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand continues bull run, leads field The prodigy from Chennai is having a strong season after winning the Reykjavik Open last month and finishing third at the La Roda Open.

Indian teen R Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen once again to bag win at Chessable

16-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has failed to qualify for the knockouts in the ongoing Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

Praggnanandhaa finished at the 11th spot in the standings and hence he failed to make the cut. Only eight qualified for the knockouts from the round-robin stage.

Earlier, Praggnanandhaa had stunned world champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the eighth round of the ongoing Airthings Masters.

Carlsen's revival after a tough first day of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour was pegged back by the youngest player in the field. Carlsen had racked up three wins in a row as he ominously cranked up the gears.

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But against 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa, he blundered badly, and the Indian star held firm for the win.

It was Praggnanandhaa's first win in any form of chess against the Norwegian and came on the back of having lost three games in a row.

16-year-old R Praggnanandhaa registered two more victories against Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12.

Praggananandhaa had registered two more wins and he also drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Tuesday.

16-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has failed to qualify for the knockouts in the ongoing Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa finished at the 11th spot in the standings and hence he failed to make the cut.

16-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has failed to qualify for the knockouts in the ongoing Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa finished at the 11th spot in the standings and hence he failed to make the cut. Only eight qualified for the knockouts from the round-robin stage. Earlier, Praggnanandhaa had stunned world champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the eighth round of the ongoing Airthings Masters. Carlsen's revival after a tough first day of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour was pegged back by the youngest player in the field. Carlsen had racked up three wins in a row as he ominously cranked up the gears. ALSO READ: WION exclusive: Win against Magnus Carlsen a big boost, gives confidence, says chess sensation Praggnanandhaa But against 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa, he blundered badly, and the Indian star held firm for the win. It was Praggnanandhaa's first win in any form of chess against the Norwegian and came on the back of having lost three games in a row. 16-year-old R Praggnanandhaa registered two more victories against Andrey Esipenko and Alexandra Kosteniuk in rounds 10 and 12. Praggananandhaa had registered two more wins and he also drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov on Tuesday.

Airthings Masters: 16-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fails to qualify for knockouts

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