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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.

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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

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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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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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Chess: Vincent Keymer, 20, routs Indians in their Chennai heartland

The German has jumped into the world top 10, while Praggnandhaa advanced to No 4 as he crushed world champion Gukesh in the $325,000 Sinquefield Cup

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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 settles for second draw, Chithambaram beats Keymer at Prague Masters

The second round of the Prague Masters saw India's R Praggnanandhaa being held for his second consecutive draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz. However, Aravindh Chithambaram managed to go past the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer to register an impressive win.

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Chess: Vincent Keymer knocks out Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Slam

The 20-year-old scored a career-best result by defeating the World No 1 in the Norwegian’s favourite format, then won 1.5-0.5 against the US champion, Fabiano Caruana, in the final

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D Gukesh fights back to hold Alireza Firouzja in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh staged a remarkable comeback to salvage a draw against France’s Alireza Firouzja in the final round of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour at Weissenhaus, Germany.

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Praggnanandhaa finishes fourth; Carlsen wins Superbet rapid and blitz tournament

NEW DELHI: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa showcased his prowess by securing a clear fourth-place finish in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament, part of the Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen delivered a stellar performance on the final day, scoring an impressive 8/9 to secure the top position.

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