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I don't feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa achieved another significant victory against World No. 1, Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess. This marks his second consecutive win over the world number one in the tournament. Praggnanandhaa's performance strengthens his bid for a historic title. He expressed excitement playing Carlsen, stating it brings out his…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh's title hopes end

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice in classical chess at Norway Chess 2026. This victory places Praggnanandhaa in third place and significantly impacts Carlsen's chances for an eighth title. American Grandmaster Wesley So leads the tournament. Alireza Firouzja is in second place. The final…

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Praggnanandhaa shocks World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen once again, moves closer to historic Norway Chess title

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical victory against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026, boosting his title chances. The win put Praggnanandhaa in third place, while Carlsen's title defense faced a significant setback with only two rounds remaining.

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Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with wins

India's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon tie-break, while Praggnanandhaa secured a classical victory. Divya Deshmukh also bounced back with a win. These results keep India's challenge alive as the tournament heads into its final…

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Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya storms into lead

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh reignites his Norway Chess campaign with a win over R Praggnanandhaa. Magnus Carlsen's struggles continue as he loses to Wesley So. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh takes the lead after defeating Zhu Jiner. The tournament sees shifts in standings after these exciting classical encounters.

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Super Chess Classic Romania 2026: R Praggnanandhaa held to draw by Jorden van Foreest as Vincent Keymer takes sole lead

Vincent Keymer moved into the sole lead at the Superbet Classic Chess tournament after securing an important victory, while Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw to stay on 2.5 points. Keymer now tops the standings with three points as several other matches ended in draws. Alireza Firouzja missed…

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Aravindh beats Anish Giri to take sole lead at Prague Masters

In the Prague Masters chess tournament, Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram secured the sole lead after round seven by breaking through Anish Giri's renowned defensive play.

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Prague Masters: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa aims for victory in Round 6

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, now ranked No.8 globally, is set to face American Sam Shankland in the Prague Masters' sixth round following Tuesday's rest day. Currently sharing the lead with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram at 3.5 points from five rounds, Praggnanandhaa's recent match against Aravindh concluded in a draw despite sustained…

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Prague Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintain lead after draw in fifth round

R Praggnanandhaa drew with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as both maintained their one-point advantage over the closest competitors after round five of the Prague Masters chess tournament.

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Praggnanandhaa claims second victory at Prague Masters, joins Aravindh at top

R Praggnanandhaa secured his second consecutive win by defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany, joining fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram at the top with three points after round four of the Prague Masters.

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Praggnanandhaa registers first win in Prague Masters

Tournament favourite R Praggnanandhaa secured a comfortable win against Czech Republic's Nguyen Thai Dai Van during the third round of the Prague Masters on Friday.

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Disappointing 2024, wanted it to change, says Praggnanandhaa

CHENNAI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa left 2024 behind with a tinge of disappointment. But he started the new year with a bang, toppling newly-crowned world champion and compatriot D Gukesh in tie-breakers to claim his maiden Tata Steel Chess title in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. In doing so, he became…

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'Mere pass panch hai!': Viswanathan Anand's playful dig as Praggnanandhaa wins maiden Tata Steel Masters title

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa battled fatigue and nerves to overcome world champion D Gukesh in a high-stakes showdown between compatriots, securing his first-ever Tata Steel Masters title. The 19-year-old from Chennai staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the 18-year-old 2-1 in the tiebreaker of the tournament’s 87th edition on…

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Praggnanandhaa defeats Gukesh in tiebreaker to clinch Tata Chess title

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters chess event on Sunday in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, after rallying from behind to defeat world champion D. Gukesh 2-1 in the tiebreaker.

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Arjun Erigaisi faces daunting challenge at World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is set to navigate formidable obstacles as he begins his campaign at the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship. With aspirations of becoming the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Candidates' Tournament, Erigaisi trails American Fabiano Caruana in the qualification race. To…

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Dominant Magnus Carlsen reigns supreme at India Open

KOLKATA: Magnus Carlsen perhaps doesn’t like a close finish. Many expected a thrilling end to the open category of the rapid section of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet on Friday with Uzbekistan Nodirbek Abdusattorov breathing down Carlsen’s neck with just half-a-point difference between the two.

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Abdusattorov Nodirbek leads, Magnus Carlsen close behind in India Open chess

KOLKATA: Uzbekistan’s youngster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged the sole leader on Day I of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet at the end of first three rounds of the rapid competition here on Wednesday.

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Women's chess boom: Out of brother Pragg's shadows, Vaishali finds a mentor in Harika

CHENNAI: Men have dominated Indian chess scene for years, but the historic gold won by the Indian women's team at the Olympiad in Budapest a few days ago can be a game-changer. Chennai girl R Vaishali, who has been stepping out of her brother R Praggnanandhaa's shadows, was part of…

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Chess Olympiad: The Viswanathan Anand effect that's shaping a 'golden generation'

NEW DELHI: "If you had to roll the dice, these are pretty good teams to roll them with." Viswanathan Anand was highly confident that India will emerge from the Chess Olympiad this time, "smelling" gold.

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Chess Olympiad: India's chess might is at root of 64 squares

Gukesh, Arjun lead India's unprecedented domination, healing wounds of the past as mentor Vishy Anand gets perfect gift

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Chess Olympiad: Gold all but assured after India men beat top seeds USA; women also in the running for golden finish

India have all but won their first-ever Chess Olympiad men’s team gold medal with a round to spare. The official coronation — barring huge misfortune or improbable results — is on Sunday. The 11th and last round will be played in Budapest, Hungary, from 2.30pm IST.

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Chess Olympiad: Indian men's team takes another step towards gold

India's dominance at the 45th Chess Olympiad continued with another win on Thursday, as the team from Iran found the Indian quartet too hot to handle and succumbled to a one-sided defeat in the Open section.

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Chess Olympiad: India's men and women teams register wins to remain in joint lead

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaise, the two in-form stars in the World Championship challenger, led the Indian men to a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan in the 45th Chess Olympiad's fifth round. Gukesh and Arjun quickly defeated Aydin Sulemanli and Rauf Mamedov respectively with their white pieces, showcasing their exceptional form.

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Chess Olympiad: Indian teams make winning start with convincing victories over Morocco and Jamaica

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s and women’s teams began their campaigns at the 45th Chess Olympiad with decisive victories. The Indian men’s team secured a 4-0 win against Morocco, while the women’s team achieved a 3.5-0.5 victory over Jamaica.

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EXPLAINED: Why Viswanathan Anand is missing from India's Chess Olympiad squad for second time in a row

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand isn't part of India's 2024 Chess Olympiad squad like in the last edition of the prestigious biennial FIDE tournament, but the Indian men's team may not feel his absence as much this time, considering how the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi…

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