R Praggnanandhaa
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Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh outwits Foreest, Praggnanandhaa plays draw with Nepomniachtchi
•Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with Nepomniachtchi in what was a keenly contested affair while Vidit Gujrathi continued to chase an elusive victory.
R Praggnanandhaa beats chess world champion Ding Liren to become India No 1
Trendingdesk •R Praggnanandhaa became just the second Indian chess player after Viswanathan Anand to get the better of a defending world champion in classical chess
Watch: Praggnanandhaa felicitated by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, chess prodigy 'happy' to see the sport grow
Fpsports •R Praggnanandhaa, who has been enjoying a stellar run in tournaments recently, is part of 10-member Indian team that will compete at the Asian Games.
Jokes Apart | Kheloge, koodoge, banoge nawab: Is the era of the lone wolf over in India’s sporting culture?
Palash Krishna Mehrotra •We, as a sporting nation, are on our way, but the eagle hasn’t landed. Okay, some eagles have, but not as many as one would like to and are capable of
WATCH: Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa receives heroic welcome upon arrival in Chennai
Trendingdesk •Praggnanandhaa was greeted by representatives from Tamil Nadu's sports department and members of his school upon his return home. They proudly displayed a large banner to celebrate his remarkable achievement.
FIDE Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa goes down fighting to Magnus Carlsen in the final
Fpsports •Magnus Carlsen, five-time world champion, won the FIDE Chess World Cup after beating R Praggnanandhaa in the final.
FIDE Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen play out another draw in final, tie-breaks to determine champion
•Five-time world champion Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa. The Indian did not face any trouble with black pieces, with the players agreeing to a draw after 30 moves in an equal Bishop ending.
FIDE Chess World Cup: 'I've been in pretty rough shape', Magnus Carlsen says he had food poisoning after semi-final win
Fpsports •“Normally, I would just probably have a bit of an advantage having a rest day while he (Praggnanandhaa) had to play a tough tiebreak yesterday, but I’ve been in a pretty rough shape the last couple of days," said Carlsen.
FIDE Chess World Cup R Praggnanandhaa plays out draw against Magnus Carslen in first game of final
•Praggnanandhaa was impressive against Magnus Carlsen and forced a stalemate in 35 moves while playing white pieces.
Garry Kasparov hails R Praggnanandhaa's mother for her 'special kind of support'
Trendingdesk •The Indian chess sensation secured a 3.5-2.5 victory over his American counterpart in a tiebreak, and will now take on World No. 1, Magnus Carlsen in the championship match.