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R Praggnanandhaa Goes Down Fighting As Magnus Carlsen Wins First World Cup Title

Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa could not pull off a repeat of his giant-killing acts of the last few days as fancied Magnus Carlsen beat him 1.5-0.5 in the tie-break to win the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. Praggnanandhaa's dream run in the tournament ended at the hands of the world No. 1 after the classical games ended in a stalemate. For the five-time World Championship winner and Norwegian superstar Carlsen, who has been at the top of the sport for over a decade now, this was his first-ever World Cup title.

"No Small Feat": PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes As Praggnanandhaa Finishes 2nd At Chess World Cup

"This is no small feat", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation in hailing young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's runner-up finish at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. Praggnanandhaa's sensational run at the prestigious tournament came to an end after he lost to world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the tie-break after the classical games in the final ended in a stalemate. "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," PM Modi wrote on 'X', formerly Twitter.

"Want To Have South Indian Food Now": R Praggnanandhaa To NDTV After Historic Chess World Cup Runner-up Finish

After a heroic final performance in the Chess World Cup summit clash, R Praggnanandhaa can rest assured that he will now be counted among the top chess stars in the world. Praggnanandhaa captured the imagination of a billion-plus people as he entered the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup. He fought valiantly till the end but ultimately lost to the great Magnus Carlsen in the final. Praggnanandhaa had drawn the first two classical games, but in the tie-breaker Carlsen was the more dominant player on Thursday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

R Praggnanandhaa Goes Down Fighting As Magnus Carlsen Wins First World Cup Title

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday. The Norwegian chess grandmaster won the first game of the Rapid Chess tie-breaker with black pieces and manged to hold on for a draw in the second game with white pieces. The tie breaker is played in a Rapid Chess quicker-time control format.

"Hoping To Get Into Top-10...": R Praggnanandhaa To NDTV After Historic Chess World Cup Runner-up Finish

After a heroic final performance in the Chess World Cup final, R Praggnanandhaa can rest assured that he will now be counted among the among the top chess stars in the world. Praggnanandhaa captured the imagination of a billion-plus people as he entered the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup. He fought valiantly till the end but ultimately lost to the great Magnus Carlsen in the final. Praggnanandhaa had drawn the first two classical games, but in the tie-breaker Carlsen was the more dominant player on Thursday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

"9 Hours Of Sleep, Walk After Match...": R Praggnanandhaa's Coach Reveals Chess Prodigy's Routine

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is breaking new grounds in the the Chess World Cup, scalping higher-rated opponents one after the other, but he is "handling himself mostly" as far as the nuances of the game are concerned. Praggnanandhaa is on his own at the Azerbaijan capital of Baku as his personal coach RB Ramesh is away in another country. His mother Nagalakshmi is looking after him but not for matters relating to the tactics of the game. "He (Praggnanandhaa) is handling himself mostly. I am just chatting on WhatsApp with him," Ramesh, himself a Grandmaster, told PTI.

Chess World Cup Prize Money: If R Praggnanandhaa Wins Final, He Will Earn...

With Game 1 and Game 2 ending in stalemates, the Chess World Cup final between India's R Praggnanandhaa and world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen will be decided in tie-breakers. In the first game on Tuesday, Praggnanandhaa, playing with white pieces, failed to gain any advantage against Carlsen as both players shook hands after 35 moves. Game 2, on the other hand, saw a similar conclusion as both players agreed on a draw after just 30 moves.

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Chess World Cup Final Tie-Breaker?

After two days of classic chess contests, India's R Praggnanandhaa and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen remain unseparated at the FIDE Chess World Cup. The winner of the competition will be decided in the tie-breaker that will be contested on Thursday. Unlike the Game 1 and Game 2, the players would need to be much faster in deciding their moves and the time-bound activities will see at least one of them make a mistake under pressure. Praggnanandhaa, who has already beaten the World No. 3 Fabio Caruana in the semi-finals via tie-breaks, could consider himself a slight favourite against Carlsen in the final.

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R Praggnanandhaa Goes Down Fighting As Magnus Carlsen Wins First World Cup Title

"No Small Feat": PM Narendra Modi Leads Wishes As Praggnanandhaa Finishes 2nd At Chess World Cup

"Want To Have South Indian Food Now": R Praggnanandhaa To NDTV After Historic Chess World Cup Runner-up Finish

R Praggnanandhaa Goes Down Fighting As Magnus Carlsen Wins First World Cup Title

"Hoping To Get Into Top-10...": R Praggnanandhaa To NDTV After Historic Chess World Cup Runner-up Finish

"9 Hours Of Sleep, Walk After Match...": R Praggnanandhaa's Coach Reveals Chess Prodigy's Routine

Chess World Cup Prize Money: If R Praggnanandhaa Wins Final, He Will Earn...

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Chess World Cup Final Tie-Breaker?