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R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

For the first time in his career, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa achieved the milestone after beating China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dutchman Anish Giri emerge as the sole leader heading into the first rest day, as far as the Masters Group is concerned.

Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Wednesday after the Chess prodigy clinched the number one spot among India's chess players following his victory over World Champion Ding Liren. Tendulkar took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and congratulated Praggnanandhaa for the remarkable triumph. He also sent best wishes for his upcoming fixtures and asked the 18-year-old to bring glory to India in international chess tournaments. "Big cheers to @rpraggnachess for this remarkable triumph against World Champion, Ding Liren. At the young age of 18, you haven't just dominated the game but also risen to become India's top-rated player. Best wishes for your upcoming challenges. Continue to bring glory to India on the international stage in chess," Tendulkar wrote on X.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

For the first time in his career, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa achieved the milestone after beating China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Dutchman Anish Giri emerge as the sole leader heading into the first rest day, as far as the Masters Group is concerned.

Internet Erupt As R Praggnanandhaa Becomes India's No. 1 Men's Chess Player

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa once again made India proud as he defeated China's Ding Liren, the current world champion, in the 4th round of the Tata Steel Masters tournament on Wednesday. With this win, the chess prodigy has become India's top-ranked men's chess player, going past veteran Viswanathan Anand. Praggnanandhaa has been receiving warm wishes from all over the world as everyone lauded the 18-year-old champion on his vast accomplishment. Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani also did not shy away from congratulating Praggnanandhaa.

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi To Lead Indian Challenge In Chennai GM Chess Championship

Some of India's best players, including local star D Gukesh will be in action in the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship 2023 to be held in Chennai from December 15 to 21. The tournament to be conducted by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu will see a mix of eight GMs -- five international Grandmasters and three Indian GMs -- playing in a round-robin format with seven rounds of chess in the classical format. They will be competing for a total prize amount of Rs 50 lakh sponsored by the Government of Tamil Nadu, an official press note said on Monday.

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi To Lead Indian Challenge In Chennai GM Chess Championship

Some of India's best players, including local star D Gukesh will be in action in the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship 2023 to be held in Chennai from December 15 to 21. The tournament to be conducted by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu will see a mix of eight GMs -- five international Grandmasters and three Indian GMs -- playing in a round-robin format with seven rounds of chess in the classical format. They will be competing for a total prize amount of Rs 50 lakh sponsored by the Government of Tamil Nadu, an official press note said on Monday.

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Excited About Young Indian Chess Brigade

She knows what it takes to achieve success at a young age as the world's youngest female GM Koneru Humpy on Wednesday said the recent success of young Indians at the World Cup will take the legacy of Viswanathan Anand forward. R Praggnanandhaa became the youngest player at 18 to be a World Cup runner-up last week. In the course of his campaign, he also sealed his berth in the eight-player Candidates Tournament, which would determine the challenger to world champion Ding Liren, in the chess' ultimate battle in 2024.

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Excited About Young Indian Chess Brigade

She knows what it takes to achieve success at a young age as the world's youngest female GM Koneru Humpy on Wednesday said the recent success of young Indians at the World Cup will take the legacy of Viswanathan Anand forward. R Praggnanandhaa became the youngest player at 18 to be a World Cup runner-up last week. In the course of his campaign, he also sealed his berth in the eight-player Candidates Tournament, which would determine the challenger to world champion Ding Liren, in the chess' ultimate battle in 2024.

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R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

Sachin Tendulkar Praises R Praggnanandhaa For Becoming India's No.1 Men's Chess Player

R Praggnanandhaa Beats World Champion Ding Liren, Becomes Top Ranked Indian Chess Player

Internet Erupt As R Praggnanandhaa Becomes India's No. 1 Men's Chess Player

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi To Lead Indian Challenge In Chennai GM Chess Championship

D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi To Lead Indian Challenge In Chennai GM Chess Championship

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Excited About Young Indian Chess Brigade

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy Excited About Young Indian Chess Brigade