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"People Will Start To Notice Indian Chess": R Praggnanandhaa

Humble to the core, teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa was far from realising the enormity of his achievement in the FIDE World Cup but reckoned his incredible run could force people to "start noticing" Indian chess. It needed the sheer brilliance of Magnus Carlsen to stop the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa's march as he finished second best after losing in the final on Thursday. "I feel very good to be in the finals, today I didn't win, but it's normal in chess," Praggnanandhaa told PTI from Baku hours after he finished runner-up.

"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.

"Mentality Monster": R Praggnanandhaa Gets Viral-worthy Tag From Magnus Carlsen After Terrific Chess World Cup Final

India's R Praggnanandhaa, over the last three days in the Chess World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen, showed the world that he is here to stay at the top in chess for years to come. The 18-year-old stunned a series of top names in global chess to set up a Chess World Cup title clash with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The Indian teenager lost the fight against his five-time World Championship winner but not before dragging the match to the tie-breakers. Though Carlsen prevailed on Praggnanandhaa, he gave him a new tag that might make him proud.

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.

"People Will Start To Notice Indian Chess": R Praggnanandhaa

Humble to the core, teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa was far from realising the enormity of his achievement in the FIDE World Cup but reckoned his incredible run could force people to "start noticing" Indian chess. It needed the sheer brilliance of Magnus Carlsen to stop the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa's march as he finished second best after losing in the final on Thursday. "I feel very good to be in the finals, today I didn't win, but it's normal in chess," Praggnanandhaa told PTI from Baku hours after he finished runner-up.

R Praggnanandhaa's Historic Road To FIDE World Cup Final

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming only the second player from the country after Viswanathan Anand -- and the youngest -- to play in the FIDE World Cup final. The 18-year-old Indian lost the summit clash to Norway's world No.1 Magnus Carlsen here on Thursday.

"Mentality Monster": R Praggnanandhaa Gets Viral-worthy Tag From Magnus Carlsen After Terrific Chess World Cup Final

India's R Praggnanandhaa, over the last three days in the Chess World Cup final against Magnus Carlsen, showed the world that he is here to stay at the top in chess for years to come. The 18-year-old stunned a series of top names in global chess to set up a Chess World Cup title clash with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The Indian teenager lost the fight against his five-time World Championship winner but not before dragging the match to the tie-breakers. Though Carlsen prevailed on Praggnanandhaa, he gave him a new tag that might make him proud.

"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.

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"People Will Start To Notice Indian Chess": R Praggnanandhaa

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

"Mentality Monster": R Praggnanandhaa Gets Viral-worthy Tag From Magnus Carlsen After Terrific Chess World Cup Final

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

"People Will Start To Notice Indian Chess": R Praggnanandhaa

R Praggnanandhaa's Historic Road To FIDE World Cup Final

"Mentality Monster": R Praggnanandhaa Gets Viral-worthy Tag From Magnus Carlsen After Terrific Chess World Cup Final

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