R Praggnanandhaa comes the second: As Praggnanandhaa dominated the 2023 Chess World Cup final, Praggnanandhaa captivated the attention of almost a billion people. Despite his heroic efforts, he was finally defeated by the legendary Magnus Carlsen in the championship match. Although Praggnanandhaa had drawn the first two classical games, Carlsen outplayed him in the tiebreaker. However, Praggnanandhaa can maintain his composure after defeating higher-ranked rivals Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana to get to the Chess World Cup final and become the second Indian to do so after the legendary Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa earned the silver medal and a spot in the FIDE Candidates competition.
R Praggnanandhaa wrote a fairy tale when he defeated two of the top three players in the world to advance to the final. But in the championship game, he was up against a competitor who had previously put an end to countless fairy tale runs. However, Pragg successfully argued his case against Magnus Carlsen, demonstrating that the sky is the limit for his professional success. He goes with the runners-up title and a coveted spot in the Candidates tournament.
The Indian Chess Federation posted a message of congratulations on X to Praggnanandhaa ” 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 medal, Praggnanandhaa also secured a ticket to the”.
PM Modi hails Praggnanandhaa and wrote on X ” “We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments,”
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