 "FIDE Chess World Cup: 'Chin up, champion', Praggnanandhaa receives praise despite going down to Magnus Carlsen")
Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down fighting to Magnus Carlsen in the tie-break round of the FIDE Chess World Cup final in Baku on Thursday. Carlsen beat Praggnanandhaa with a 1.5-0.5 scoreline to win the World Cup title, that was the only trophy eluding him in his celebrated chess career. The tie-breaks were held on Thursday after the two classical games of the final on Tuesday and Wednesday had ended in draws. The 18-year-old Pragg had earlier beaten World No 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals. The youngster had become only the second Indian, after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to reach the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup. Despite the defeat to Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa won hearts from his fans and avid followers. Here’s how some of them reacted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter:
Praggnanandhaa can come back with a candidates spot and a truly wonderful result.@FIDE_chess #FIDEWorldCup2023
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) August 24, 2023
We are proud of you #Praggnanandhaa Keeping Rocking @rpragchess 🇮🇳♟️
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 24, 2023
Chin up, Champion! ❤️🇮🇳
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) August 24, 2023
You've brought immense pride to the entire nation at the #FIDEWorldCup2023 🙌#AavaDe | #Praggnanandhaa pic.twitter.com/bcivZe9yt0
Tough battle till the end!#Praggnanandhaa ‘s remarkable journey in the FIDE World Cup concludes with a runner-up finish, as Carlsen claims victory in the tie-breaker.
— Harish N S (@Harish_NS149) August 24, 2023
Your determination and skill have inspired us all, Praggnanandhaa. Hard luck, champ! 🥈🙌 #FIDEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/uHMG4vVr0u
Impact Shorts
More ShortsPraggnanandhaa is the runner-up of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🥈
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 24, 2023
Congratulations to the 18-year-old Indian prodigy on an impressive tournament! 👏
On his way to the final, Praggnanandhaa beat, among others, world #2 Hikaru Nakamura and #3 Fabiano Caruana! By winning the silver… pic.twitter.com/zJh9wQv5pS
APPRECIATION post for little grandmaster who made India🇮🇳 proud at this age.
— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) August 24, 2023
Better luck next time Praggnanandhaa!
||#FIDEWorldCupFinal |#ChessWorldCup |#Praggnanandhaa | #MagnusCarlsen|| pic.twitter.com/sDq0aziRQz
Extremely praiseworthy run from @rpragchess and so much to be proud of at this age. #ChessWorldCup
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 24, 2023
Next Move: Roar Back Stronger! 💪🏻#WhistlePodu #ChessWorldCup 🦁💛@rpragchess pic.twitter.com/CmsAolDXNh
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 24, 2023
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