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It’s time to Pragg: The 21-year-old became the first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour title

R Praggnanandhaa secured the Grand Chess Tour title by defeating Fabiano Caruana. He demonstrated strong performance in rapid and blitz chess formats throughout the tour. Praggnanandhaa's victory marks a significant achievement for Indian chess on the international stage. This win highlights the growing importance of faster chess formats for audiences.…

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Chess: Praggnanandhaa takes $200,000 Grand Tour finals after So wins Sinquefield Cup

The Indian, just 21, scored his second major success of the summer following Norway Chess at Oslo while Wesley So halved to Sinquefield Cup victory with nine straight draws

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GothamChess named BASILISK’s Head of Chess with Esports World Cup glory as the goal

Levy Rozman signs on as BASILISK's Head of Chess, where he'll recruit players, build content, and chase an Esports World Cup title against Magnus Carlsen.

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GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa sails into summit clash

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has triumphed, earning a spot in the Grand Chess Tour finals. He claimed a crucial victory against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the semifinals. Now, he will go head-to-head with the defending champion Fabiano Caruana, who overcame Wesley So. The upcoming finale is highlighted by a notable…

The Economic Times

GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to stake his claim for finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a significant lead against Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour. He is now very close to qualifying for the tournament's finals. In another match, Fabiano Caruana drew his game against compatriot Wesley So. The winner of this event will receive a substantial prize of…

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Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So in fifth round of Sinquefield Cup

R Praggnanandhaa remained in contention for a podium finish at the Sinquefield Cup after drawing with leader Wesley So in the fifth round. The Indian Grandmaster has three points from five games and remains among the leading contenders.

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Chess: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa loses to Keymer

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced defeat against Germany's Vincent Keymer in the Sinquefield Cup. Wesley So of the United States secured a significant victory over Fabiano Caruana. So now holds the sole lead in the tournament with two and a half points. Praggnanandhaa remains on one and a half points…

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Praggnanandhaa to meet Samuel in first round of Sinquefield Cup

R. Praggnanandhaa's recent St. Louis victory elevates him to second place in Grand Chess Tour rankings. This strong performance positions him well for a potential appearance in the tour finals later this year. The Sinquefield Cup features a formidable field of nine regular tour players and a surprise entry. Fabiano…

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Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads after St Louis Rapid, blitz next

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa leads the St. Louis Rapid section with twelve points. He maintained a one-point lead despite a final round loss to Jorden van Foreest. The tournament continues with eighteen more blitz games for the prize pool. Javokhir Sindarov follows Praggnanandhaa closely, posing a significant challenge. Wesley So…

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Grand Chess tour: Praggnanandhaa ends tied third in Croatia as Alireza wins title

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured a commendable tied third place at the Grand Chess Tour's Croatian leg. Despite an early setback, he rallied strongly, earning 21.5 points. France's Firouzja Alireza clinched the title after a thrilling tie-break against Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Praggnanandhaa's performance, while strong, places him sixth in…

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Grand Chess Tour: Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa staged a comeback on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour's rapid section in Croatia. He secured three consecutive victories, propelling him to a tie for first place with France's Firouzja Alireza. This impressive performance sets the stage for an exciting blitz section, with…

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Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: R Praggnanandhaa tied for second after opening day in Croatia

R Praggnanandhaa has started strong at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, securing joint second place after the opening day. He defeated top seed Vincent Keymer and held draws against formidable opponents Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and World Champion D Gukesh. Alireza Firouzja leads the tournament.

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I think this is the biggest win of my career: R Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumph

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved his career's biggest win at Norway Chess. He defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice. The tournament featured an exceptionally strong field. Praggnanandhaa's victory is a landmark for Indian chess. He adjusted his strategy to play faster chess. He plans fewer tournaments but will play…

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Seconds before becoming Norway Chess champion: Watch what Praggnanandhaa did just before creating history in Magnus Carlsen's den

R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a dramatic final round. Despite a slow start, the young grandmaster launched a stunning comeback, securing four consecutive classical victories, including wins against Magnus Carlsen twice. His historic triumph, marked by visible nerves before victory, has…

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'Beard the lion in his den': Anand Mahindra left 'jaw dropped' by R Praggnanandhaa's win in Norway Chess

Anand Mahindra praises Praggnanandhaa's win: R Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round. Industrialist Anand Mahindra lauded the 20-year-old's fearless approach, comparing his victory to entering Magnus Carlsen's home turf and emerging triumphant. Praggnanandhaa's win marks a…

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Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

R Praggnanandhaa made history by winning the Norway Chess title. He is the first Indian to achieve this prestigious feat. Praggnanandhaa secured a classical win in the final round. This victory propelled him to the top of the standings. He defeated strong opponents including Magnus Carlsen twice. The young Grandmaster…

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for tournament title heading into final round

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is in contention for the Norway Chess title. He secured a crucial classical victory over compatriot D Gukesh. This win places him just half a point behind leader Wesley So of the USA. The final round promises an exciting battle for the championship. Alireza Firouzja representing…

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Injured Alireza Firouzja plays through pain to shock world No 1 Magnus Carlsen in Oslo

Frenchman scored at Norway Chess despite his heavily protected sprained ankle, and defeated Carlsen for the first time in a classical game

The Economic Times

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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Chess: British players win Isle of Wight Masters as Scots achieve rare double

GM Matthew Wadsworth won in Ryde on tiebreak, Scottish GM Matthew Turner also shared first, while in Graz Scotland’s Freddy Waldhausen Gordon, 15, qualified for the IM title

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Abdusattorov triumphs at Wijk aan Zee as Uzbek pair sweep ‘chess Wimbledon’

The duo from Tashkent took first and second prizes at the traditional Netherlands new year tournament, while the favourites from India ended up near the bottom

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Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Freestyle Tour title despite defeat in final event

Norway’s world No 1, 35, lost 0.5-1.5 to the US veteran Levon Aronian, 43, in Cape Town but was already sure of overall victory and a prize of around $500k

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Chess: draw king Anish Giri grinds to $90,000 prize at Grand Swiss on the Silk Road

The five-time Dutch champion and Germany’s No 2, Matthias Blübaum, were surprise qualifiers for the world title Candidates ahead of several more fancied rivals

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