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R Praggnanandhaa, 16, Stuns World No.1 Magnus Carlsen In Airthings Masters Chess

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa won with black pieces in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game early on Monday to halt Carlsen's run of three straight wins. The Indian GM lies in joint 12th spot after eight rounds with eight points. His spectacular win over Carlsen comes after a moderate run in the earlier rounds, which included a solitary victory over Lev Aronian, two draws and four defeats.

"You've Made India Proud": Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates R Praggnanandhaa On Beating Magnus Carlsen

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar on Monday congratulated 16-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for defeating world champion, Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters - an online rapid chess competition. Tendulkar said Praggnanandhaa has made India proud and wished him a "successful" chess career ahead. "What a wonderful feeling it must be for Pragg. All of 16, and to have beaten the experienced & decorated Magnus Carlsen, and that too while playing black, is magical! Best wishes on a long & successful chess career ahead. You've made India proud," Tendulkar tweeted.

I was just enjoying myself, says teen GM Praggnanandhaa after stunning World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters

R Praggnanandhaa stunned world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament, becoming only the third from the country to clinch a victory over the Norwegian superstar. The 16-year old prodigy was hailed by many on the social media, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and All-India Chess Federation president Sanjay Kapoor, after he followed five-time former world champion Viswanathan Anand and P Harikrishna in getting the better of Carlsen, the 31-year-old who is also the reigning world champion.

R Praggnanandhaa, 16, Stuns World No.1 Magnus Carlsen In Airthings Masters Chess

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa won with black pieces in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game early on Monday to halt Carlsen's run of three straight wins. The Indian GM lies in joint 12th spot after eight rounds with eight points. His spectacular win over Carlsen comes after a moderate run in the earlier rounds, which included a solitary victory over Lev Aronian, two draws and four defeats.

India's Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Airthings Masters chess

Praggnanandhaa stunned world no 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa won with black pieces in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game early on Monday to halt Carlsen's run of three straight wins.

Viswanathan Anand To Mentor Indian Chess Team For 2022 Asian Games

With eight months left for the Asian Games 2022 to start at Hangzhou, China on September 10, the All India Chess Federation (AICF) is hopeful of a rich medal haul from their men's and women's team when the chess discipline returns to the Asian Games fold after 12 years. "Eyeing the four gold medals at stake in the games, legendary Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand took a different role and will mentor the team and first session with him and players will kick start next Thursday," stated an official release.

The Birmingham City player who wanted to prove a point to Stoke City fans

Birmingham City played their part in an entertaining 2-2 draw against Stoke City at the Bet 365 Stadium.

England fly-half Marcus Smith determined to remain grounded after stepping on to Six Nations stage

Marcus Smith may have set the Guinness Six Nations ablaze through his dazzling exploits for England but he is still happy to act as Manu Tuilagi’s tea boy.

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R Praggnanandhaa, 16, Stuns World No.1 Magnus Carlsen In Airthings Masters Chess

"You've Made India Proud": Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates R Praggnanandhaa On Beating Magnus Carlsen

I was just enjoying myself, says teen GM Praggnanandhaa after stunning World No. 1 Carlsen in Airthings Masters

R Praggnanandhaa, 16, Stuns World No.1 Magnus Carlsen In Airthings Masters Chess

India's Praggnanandhaa stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Airthings Masters chess

Viswanathan Anand To Mentor Indian Chess Team For 2022 Asian Games

The Birmingham City player who wanted to prove a point to Stoke City fans

England fly-half Marcus Smith determined to remain grounded after stepping on to Six Nations stage