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  • Indian Teen Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Draws with Carlsen

    Indian Teen Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Draws with Carlsen

    Indian teen chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made waves in the Chess World Cup Final by drawing the second game against world No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen. The intense competition lasted over an hour, showcasing the brilliance of both players in Baku, Azerbaijan.

     

    As a result, a tiebreaker is scheduled for the following day, August 24, to determine the winner of the FIDE World Cup. The International Chess Federation shared the update on X, stating, “Magnus Carlsen takes a quiet draw with white against Praggnanandhaa and sends the final to tiebreaks. The winner of the #FIDEWorldCup will be decided tomorrow!” Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable journey to the final included defeating World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana.

     

    Born and raised in Chennai, Praggnanandhaa’s interest in chess was ignited by his older sister, Vaishali, who began playing at the age of 6 and later became a grandmaster in 2018. In 2016, Praggnanandhaa made history by winning his ninth-round game at the KIIT International Chess Festival in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, becoming an international chess master at the young age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

     

    Wishes poured in for the young chess talent. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi congratulated Praggnanandhaa for reaching the FIDE World Cup final and extended his best wishes for the title match against Magnus Carlsen. He posted on X, “Congratulations to R Praggnanandhaa for an outstanding FIDE Chess World Cup journey to the Finals. My best wishes for the title match against Magnus Carlsen. More than a billion Indians are cheering for you.”

     

    Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia also joined in the congratulatory messages, stating on X, “Heartiest congratulations and best of luck to India’s young genius Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa as he advances to the finals of FIDE World Cup 2023.” The world is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the tiebreaker as these sharp minds continue to captivate the chess world.

  • Praggnanandhaa Advances to FIDE World Cup Chess Final

    Praggnanandhaa Advances to FIDE World Cup Chess Final

    In a stunning turn of events, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his place in the final of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament by defeating world No.3 Fabiano Caruana in a nerve-wracking tie-breaker. The 18-year-old Indian prodigy showcased his exceptional skills to outlast the highly-rated American GM, winning the tie-break 3.5-2.5 after the two-game classical series ended in a 1-1 draw.

     

    This victory places Praggnanandhaa in the final where he will face Norway’s chess sensation Magnus Carlsen, a highly anticipated matchup that has garnered considerable attention from the chess community.

     

    Viswanathan Anand, a chess legend and former world champion, shared his excitement on social media, stating, “Pragg goes through to the final! He beats Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreak and will face Magnus Carlsen now. What a performance!”

     

    Praggnanandhaa’s journey to the final has been nothing short of remarkable. In the quarterfinals, he secured a place in the semifinals by defeating fellow Indian chess player Arjun Erigaisi in a sudden death tie-break. This victory not only earned him a spot in the semifinals but also ensured his participation in the next year’s Candidates event.

     

    Praggnanandhaa is now set to become one of the few Indians, alongside the legendary Viswanathan Anand, to compete in the prestigious Candidates event. His impressive run in the FIDE World Cup has included eliminating American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in the tiebreakers, marking one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

     

    As the chess world eagerly anticipates the final showdown between Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen, the young Indian Grandmaster’s remarkable journey and exceptional skill are shining a spotlight on the thriving chess scene in India.