R Praggnanandhaa

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

“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'

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.