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🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R takes the win against 🏴 Nikita Vitiugov in a fascinating ... Show more
"At some point Anish Giri 🇳🇱 offered me a draw [...] I felt keeping the game going can make sense"
And it turned out pretty well for ... Show more
Chess Olympiad: Indian Men Cruise 3-1 Against Holland; Women Shocked By Poland: Led by R Praggnanandhaa on the top board and world champion D Gukesh on the ...
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Poland trip up top seeds India women for third Olympiad in a row | Hindustan Times
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Anand: Praggnanandhaa Is The No.1 Player In The World Right Now: Praggnanandhaa may only be 12th on the official rankings, but five-time World Champion GM ...
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With India’s top GMs busy playing, online camp helped them prepare for Olympiad: Men's Olympiad team captain Srinath Narayanan conducted the five-day online ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/india-top-gms-gukesh-praggnanandhaa-online-camp-olympiad-preview-10879336/
Indian chess team stranded without hotel rooms in Samarkand ahead of 2026 Olympiad
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/india-chess-team-stranded-samarkand-no-hotel-rooms-2026-olympiad-10879074/
Sportstar Sep 15
Indian team left stranded without accommodation at Chess Olympiad 2026: Indian chess team faces accommodation issues, stranded for over five hours upon arrival ...
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‘I’m a fan, love watching his chess’: Magnus Carlsen on Praggnanandhaa: Describing him as a fearless force who puts pressure on everyone—including himself—Magnus ...
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2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals Day 6: Praggnanandhaa Wins 2026 Grand Chess Tour, So Clinches 3rd
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Praggnanandhaa On Fighting To Win, India's Olympiad Hopes, Gukesh-Sindarov & More
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Praggnanandhaa delivered when it mattered most. 💪♟
In the final round of the 2024 FIDE Chess Olympiad, he defeated Anton Demchenko and helped secure gold for ... Show more
Sportstar Aug 29
Siblings off the board, champions on it: Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali look to continue form at Chess Olympiad
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‘We all have an ego’: Praggnanandhaa’s take on Hikaru Nakamura’s ‘arrogant’ remark
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-ego-arrogance-hikaru-nakamura-competitive-spirit-10854739/
Vaibhav Suri: Behind Pragg’s GCT title is a coach who didn’t sleep for a month: Praggnanandhaa and Vaibhav Suri might often differ on opinions. Where they don’t ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/vaibhav-suri-behind-praggnanandhaa-gct-title-coach-preparation-10855077/
Praggnanandhaa on Olympiad debate: ‘Don’t mind even being reserve player’: India's board 1 dilemma: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa or Arjun Erigaisi for the ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-olympiad-debate-dont-mind-being-reserve-player-10854809/
R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. He staged a stunning comeback against defending champion Fabiano ... Show more
Uber cool Praggnanandhaa’s audacious Pawn adjust seals Keymer’s fate: Keymer's mistakes in the time scramble proved costly, allowing Praggnanandhaa to seize ...
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2026 Sinquefield Cup & Cairns Cup Round 9: Wesley So 3-Peat Sinquefield Cup Champion; Tan Zhongyi Wins 2nd Cairns Cup
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Wesley So completes Sinquefield Cup hat-trick, pockets P5.4 million top prize
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R Praggnanandhaa Draws With Fabiano Caruana In Round 7 Of Sinquefield Cup: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a fighting draw with Fabiano Caruana of the ...
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‘Happy with my chances, confident against him’: Erigaisi on facing Carlsen: Arjun Erigaisi has been among India's brightest prospects for years now ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/arjun-erigaisi-interview-magnus-carlsen-esports-world-cup-10835073/
World Chess Weekly: Olympiad Fever Begins—But Without Magnus, And Russia: Olympiad squads are set, but Magnus Carlsen won't be among them. Praggnanandhaa adds ...
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Praggnanandhaa Beats Van Foreest; Tan Leads By Full Point: GM Wesley So retains his Sinquefield Cup lead, while Praggnanandhaa wins in Round 4 ...
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Chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has praised the rise of Indian chess while calling Viswanathan Anand the “godfather” of the country’s chess revolution ... Show more
Praggnanandhaa defeats Sindarov in second round of Sinquefield Cup: On Tuesday, Praggnanandhaa had played out an easy draw with American counterpart Samuel ...
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Sportstar Aug 11
Praggnanandhaa hits top gear ahead of Chess Olympiad after Saint Louis triumph: Praggnanandhaa shines at Saint Louis, asserting dominance before the Chess ...
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Praggnanandhaa Takes Sole Lead On Day 1: GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu had the best start on day one of the 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz ...
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Praggnanandhaa survives scare as Sindarov wastes winning shot at St Louis chess: Uzbek's mistake from a dominant position allows Indian to keep hold of the ...
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Sportstar Aug 05
Praggnanandhaa leads after rapid phase at St. Louis Grand Chess Tour event, blitz next
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Let's relive the moment when, after a thrilling game, Praggnanandhaa defeated Alireza Firouzja and secured victory for his team in Round 3 of the #FIDERapidBlitzTeams 🔥 ... Show more
Chennai’s chess mates: Inside the clubs that shape grandmasters: From Viswanathan Anand to Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, Vaishali R, Pranesh V and Aravindh ...
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Paid articlePaywall Gukesh, Pragg headline as India announce team for 2026 Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi headline the Chess Olympiad Open section with ...
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#FeminaAchievers : This World Chess Day, we take a look at one of India's most promising talents: R. Praggnanandhaa (@pragg_chess) ... Show more
Maghsoodloo Wins Titled Tuesday With Ease: How did Parham Maghsoodloo win Titled Tuesday on July 14, 2026?
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Firouzja Scores 8/9 To Storm Into 3-Point Lead In Croatia: Alireza Firouzja goes into the final day of the Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia with a 3-point lead over ...
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Carlsen Drops 18 Points, Remains Only 2800+ Player In World: FIDE July 2026 Ratings: Magnus Carlsen drops 18 points but holds world #1. Praggnanandhaa wins ...
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GCL could experiment with board swaps, heart-rate monitors this season: GCL 4 will have Magnus Carlsen back after he skipped last edition, while Divya Deshmukh ...
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GCL 4: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa missing as Magnus Carlsen returns: The GCL will run from September 3 to 13 at Bengaluru while the Olympiad starts from September 15 ...
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Praggnanandhaa 🇮🇳 defeats Vishy Anand 🇮🇳 with the Black pieces! With that victory, Chessgurukul advances to the quarterfinals. ♟🔥#FIDERapidBlitzTeams #HongKong
History-maker R Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title | Hindustan Times
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CM Vijay Meets Praggnanandhaa After Norway Chess Win, Plays Game At Secretariat
Key FactsPraggnanandhaa Awarded Rs. 50 Lakh for Norway Victory
Jun 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
- Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa was honored by Tamil Nadu with Rs. 50 lakh for winning the Norway Chess tournament.
- He became the first Indian to capture the Norway Chess title by securing four consecutive victories last week.
- The prize money was handed over by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Chennai Secretariat.
- Following the award, Vijay engaged Praggnanandhaa in a brief chess match, which the grandmaster won playing black.
I did not expect it. He [Chief Minister Vijay] asked officials to bring a board and started playing with me. I did not know he played chess. Though I won, he played well. He told me that he often plays with his friends.— Praggnanandhaa; after winning Norway Chess 2026 and receiving Rs 50 lakh from the Tamil Nadu government, he described how the Chief Minister Vijay invited officials to bring a board and played a quick game with him.
#FeminaAchievers : With his historic victory at Norway Chess, R. Praggnanandhaa (@pragg_chess) became the first Indian ever to win one of the sport’s most prestigious ... Show more
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh, and tried his hand at a game with the ... Show more
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen in major upset: The headline result came when Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in ...
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Meet India’s first family of Chess: Father who never watched, mother who can’t name the pieces, two grandmasters
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Gukesh can take inspiration from Praggnanandhaa’s perseverance and script turnaround: Anand
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Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa on Friday (June 5, 2026) defeated German Vincent Keymer in the 10th and final round at Deichman Bjorvika to win the Norway ... Show more
Norway Chess: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after winning the Norway Chess title ... Show more
Watch | Checkmate! CM Vijay dabbles in a game of chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa
Watch | Checkmate! CM Vijay dabbles in a game of chess with Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa
FIDE Circuit 2026-27: Abdusattorov maintains the lead; Assaubayeva takes over in the Women's race ✨
🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov retains a narrow lead in the ... Show more
FIDE Circuit 2026–2027: Abdusattorov maintains lead; Assaubayeva seizes top spot in women’s race – International Chess Federation
FIDE Circuit 2026–2027: Abdusattorov maintains lead; Assaubayeva seizes top spot in women’s race – International Chess Federation
In Focus Podcast | Making history at Norway Chess: When Pragg beat Carlsen twice in his own backyard
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Praggnanandhaa Wins| Praggnanandhaa Scripts History By Beating Magnus Carlsen Twice In Norway Chess
Norway Chess 2026: 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R and 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva win titles
♟️ Norway Chess 2026 brought together the world’s elite chess players for a ... Show more
Norway Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa R and Bibisara Assaubayeva win titles – International Chess Federation
Norway Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa R and Bibisara Assaubayeva win titles – International Chess Federation
Magnus Carlsen's frustration spills out after R Praggnanandhaa stuns him again: ‘It's just unbelievably stupid’ | Hindustan Times
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Wesley So subdues No. 1 Carlsen twice, bags P2.3 million in Norway Chess: Bacoor-born Wesley So humbles world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on his turf for the second ...
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Exclusive: R Praggnanandhaa On Beating Magnus Carlsen Twice, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Google Search'
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Assaubayeva Clinches With Round To Spare; Praggnanandhaa Scores Hat Trick Vs. Gukesh
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✨ Introducing Chessgurukul | FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Chessgurukul: Praggnanandhaa R, Aravindh Chithambaram VR. ... Show more
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
Buy tickets – FIDE World Team Rapid And Blitz Chess Championships 2026
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Magnus Carlsen In Disbelief As R Praggnanadhaa Scripts History By Beating Him Twice In Norway Chess
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Sportstar Jun 02
Norway Chess 2026: Gukesh settles for Armageddon win vs So; Bibisara pulls clear of Divya
sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/norway-chess-2026-round-7-results-standings-gukesh-divya/article71051187.ece
Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen: How much will Indian Grandmaster earn if he wins Norway Chess 2026
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Sportstar May 31
Norway Chess 2026 — Gukesh beats Praggnanandhaa in Round 5; Divya leads women’s standings
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Gukesh after beating Pragg: ‘Been feeling much sharper, happier these days’: Over the course of a few minutes, Gukesh went from losing his fifth round game at ...
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Sportstar May 27
Norway Chess 2026: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa suffer defeats; Divya Deshmukh beats Koneru Humpy
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D Gukesh emerged victorious after a marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No ... Show more
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Lead India's Charge at Norway Chess: India, now firmly established as a global chess powerhouse, will have four representatives in the ...
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Praggnanandhaa ends tied-fifth at Romania classical event; Vincent Keymer wins: Praggnanandhaa’s only victory in the nine rounds he played in the tournament came ...
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Sindarov's 1st Win Since Candidates Sees Caruana, Van Foreest Catch Keymer: Javokhir Sindarov pounced on a mistake by Vincent Keymer to grab his 1st ...
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Super Chess Classic: R Praggnanandhaa signed off with a draw against Anish Giri as Germany’s Vincent Keymer clinched the title in Bucharest ... Show more
Praggnanandhaa: Indian GM draws with Giri as Keymer wins chess title
Praggnanandhaa: Indian GM draws with Giri as Keymer wins chess title
Praggnanandhaa suffers first defeat at Romania; Sindarov wins first time: By the end, when Pragg decided to throw in the towel, even the single pawn advantage of ...
indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/praggnanandhaa-first-defeat-at-romania-sindarov-wins-first-time-10702019/
Super Chess Classic: Fabiano Caruana Beats R Praggnanandhaa On Dramatic Day: Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game in the Super Chess Classic ...
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Pragg Ends Sindarov's 53-Game Unbeaten Streak; MVL, Keymer Also Win: Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu outcalculated Javokhir Sindarov in Round 2 of the Super Chess ...
chess.com/news/view/2026-gct-super-chess-classic-romania-round-2
Pragg Escapes Vs. Firouzja As Super Chess Classic Begins In Bucharest: All games were drawn as the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 began in Bucharest ...
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