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"What A Journey": Ravichandran Ashwin Hails R Praggnanandhaa After FIDE World Cup Heroics

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned everyone by reaching the final of FIDE World Cup chess tournament after beating world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. It is a huge achievement for the youngster who has been grabbing headlines with his steady rise in the world of chess and he will now face Magnus Carlsen in the summit clash. The 18-year-old is only the second Indian chess player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to reach the final of this competition and it was fitting that he achieved the feat thanks to a brilliant tie-break victory.

Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov Hails Indian Prodigy Praggnanandhaa For Reaching FIDE WC Final

Former World Chess Champion and Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov has congratulated Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa who stormed into the final of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana to reach the final of the FIDE World Cup, and his mother was also present at the event to witness her son's triumph. Kasparov called his mother's support "a special kind of support" and extended wishes to the Indian Grand Master for his exceptional performance. "Congrats to @rpragchess —and to his mother. As someone whose proud mama accompanied me to every event, it's a special kind of support! The Chennai Indian defeated two New York cowboys! He has been very tenacious in difficult positions," Kasparov wrote in his tweet.

R Praggnanandhaa Shocks Fabiano Caruana, Set To Face Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa registered a stunning victory over world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals of the ongoing FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. He is now set to face Magnus Carlsen in the final of the tournament that will take place on Tuesday. With the win on Monday, Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian player following legendary player Viswanathan Anand to enter the summit clash of the tournament. The Indian teenager shocked Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semifinals.

ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

Shooter Akhil Sheoran clinched a bronze medal in the men's 50 m rifle 3 positions event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship being held in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday and also secured a 2024 Paris Olympics quota for the country in the process. As per the Olympics.com, Akhil was sixth in the medal round after the kneeling series but made a huge comeback during the prone and standing sections to tally a score of 450 and got the podium position. Austria's Alexander Schmirl bagged the gold with 462.6 while the Czech Republic's Petr Nymbursky clinched the silver, scoring 459.2.

"What A Performance": Viswanathan Anand's Special Praise For R Praggnanandhaa On Historic Chess World Cup Final Entry

India's 18-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Monday made history by qualifying for the final of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament. He stunned world No.3 Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semi-finals to set up a summit clash with world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. He has now become the third youngest player after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament.

R Praggnanandhaa Shocks Fabiano Caruana, Set To Face Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa registered a stunning victory over world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals of the ongoing FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. He is now set to face Magnus Carlsen in the final of the tournament that will take place on Tuesday. With the win on Monday, Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian player following legendary player Viswanathan Anand to enter the summit clash of the tournament. The Indian teenager shocked Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semifinals.

ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

Shooter Akhil Sheoran clinched a bronze medal in the men's 50 m rifle 3 positions event at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship being held in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday and also secured a 2024 Paris Olympics quota for the country in the process. As per the Olympics.com, Akhil was sixth in the medal round after the kneeling series but made a huge comeback during the prone and standing sections to tally a score of 450 and got the podium position. Austria's Alexander Schmirl bagged the gold with 462.6 while the Czech Republic's Petr Nymbursky clinched the silver, scoring 459.2.

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"What A Journey": Ravichandran Ashwin Hails R Praggnanandhaa After FIDE World Cup Heroics

Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov Hails Indian Prodigy Praggnanandhaa For Reaching FIDE WC Final

R Praggnanandhaa Shocks Fabiano Caruana, Set To Face Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final

ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

"What A Performance": Viswanathan Anand's Special Praise For R Praggnanandhaa On Historic Chess World Cup Final Entry

R Praggnanandhaa Shocks Fabiano Caruana, Set To Face Magnus Carlsen In Chess World Cup Final

ISSF World Championships 2023: India's Akhil Shreoran Clinches 50m Rifle 3 Positions Bronze, Secures Olympics 2024 Quota

Over 100 players jostle for medals at Badminton classics