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Watch: R Praggnanandhaa Gets Hero's Welcome Upon Return Home, Waves Tricolour

A chess great in the making, R Praggnanandhaa made every Indian proud as he bagged the silver medal in the 2023 FIDE World Cup, and entered the FIDE Candidates tournament. Despite losing the final to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa received praise from all across the country for his performance in the World Cup. As he returned from Baku, Praggnanahdaa was accorded a rousing reception upon his arrival at the airport in Chennai Wednesday.

R Praggnanandhaa Reacts As Anand Mahindra Fulfils His Parents' "Long Term Dream"

The future of India in chess is truly bright. While R Praggnanandhaa went as far as the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup, there remain many other Grandmasters who have really stepped up in the last few years. Praggnanandhaa couldn't go all the way in the final, losing the title decider to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. But, he still made history in Indian sports, giving inspiration to many others like him to continue dreaming. After the 18-year-old's defeat in the final, however, a dream of his parents was also fulfilled by industrialist Anand Mahindra.

Chess-Carlsen and Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims

Norway's Magnus Carlsen and U.S. chess prodigy Hans Niemann, whom the former world champion accused of cheating last year, have resolved their dispute outside court, online platform Chess.com said on Monday.

How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number

The entire India is proud of the manner in which young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played in the FIDE Chess World Cup, going all the way to the final. Although players don't have to physically move much in the game of chess, the sort of pressure the game puts on their minds, and the sheer amount of focus it puts on their brains is relentless. Though the players don't exert as much physical effort as cricketers, footballers or tennis players do, a study has revealed the stunning amount of calories a chess player can burn in a day.

'India Will Be Called A Sporting Country In 10-15 Years': Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Monday said India will rise as a 'sporting country' in the next 10-15 years, while lauding historic achievements of javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra, chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa and badminton star HS Prannoy. Chopra on Sunday became the first-ever Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, while Praggnanandhaa last week created history by reaching the World Cup final at 18 years. Prannoy defeated the world No 1 Viktor Axelsen en route to winning a World Championships bronze.

How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number

The entire India is proud of the manner in which young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played in the FIDE Chess World Cup, going all the way to the final. Although players don't have to physically move much in the game of chess, the sort of pressure the game puts on their minds, and the sheer amount of focus it puts on their brains is relentless. Though the players don't exert as much physical effort as cricketers, footballers or tennis players do, a study has revealed the stunning amount of calories a chess player can burn in a day.

"India Has Entered Golden Era Of Chess, Will Have 100 GMs Soon": AICF Chief

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said Indian chess has entered the "golden era" and the country will have over a hundred Grandmasters within two years. For years, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand dominated the conversation on Indian chess and rightly so. However, the dynamics have changed in the past decade with youngsters like R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi making rapid progress in the international arena.

3.9 Million Views! Caption Makes R Praggnanandhaa Photo With Mom Go Viral

A true chess prodigy and a legend in the making, India's R Praggnaandhaa became a household name in entire country as he qualified for the FIDE Chess World Cup, taking on the numero uno Magnus Carlsen. Throughout the tournament, it wasn't just the 18-year-old Grandmaster who became a talking point on social media, but also his mother who accompanied him to the event in Baku, Azerbaijan. In fact, a few photos of Pragnnanandhanaa's mother went viral on social media. One of the pictures, thanks to its caption, has already garnered 3.9 million views on Twiter (now X).

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Watch: R Praggnanandhaa Gets Hero's Welcome Upon Return Home, Waves Tricolour

R Praggnanandhaa Reacts As Anand Mahindra Fulfils His Parents' "Long Term Dream"

Chess-Carlsen and Niemann settle dispute over cheating claims

How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number

'India Will Be Called A Sporting Country In 10-15 Years': Sunil Gavaskar

How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number

"India Has Entered Golden Era Of Chess, Will Have 100 GMs Soon": AICF Chief

3.9 Million Views! Caption Makes R Praggnanandhaa Photo With Mom Go Viral