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"On Par With Magnus Carlsen": Indian Chess Federation Chief's Big Praise For R Praggnanandhaa

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said on Wednesday that the world's number one chess player Magnus Carlsen could have been aggressive and taken his chances during the second game of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup final against R Praggnanandhaa and expressed his belief that the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster will emerge as victorious in the tie-breaker on Thursday. The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday, with the winner of the tournament set to be decided on Thursday. The contest between these two Chess stars has now moved to tie-breakers.

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Game 2 Drawn, Final Moves To Tie-Breakers

In an anticlimax of sorts, the second game of the Chess World Cup final between Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen failed to throw a winner, as it ended in a draw after 30 moves on Wednesday. The two players settled for a quiet draw in the second classical game after one-and-a-half hours of play. The champion will be decided via two tie-breaks on Thursday. Five-time world champion Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa.

Labrador chess master blindsided by ruling banning transgender women from competing in events

A chess master from Happy Valley-Goose Bay says a ruling by the World Chess Federation that bans transgender men and women from competing in the official events without proof of their gender could hurt young chess players looking to make a name for themselves.

"He Is Very Strong": Magnus Carlsen On His Chess World Cup Final Opponent Praggnanandhaa

Norway's world number one Chess player Magnus Carlsen said that he will be able to have a good chance at winning the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup final if he regains his full health on Thursday in the ongoing match against R Praggnanandhaa. The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday, with the winner of the tournament set to be decided on Thursday.

Magnus Carlsen "Did Not Have Lot Of Energy": Praggnanandhaa After 2nd Drawn Chess World Cup Final Game

The Chess World Cup final between Indian teenager R Praggnanandhaa and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen went into the tie-breakers after the second game of the title clash ended in a draw on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the first game also ended in a draw. The second game finished quite quickly as after only 30 moves the players decided to shake hands. The champion will be decided via two tie-breaks on Thursday.

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Game 2 Drawn, Final Moves To Tie-Breakers

In an anticlimax of sorts, the second game of the Chess World Cup final between Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen failed to throw a winner, as it ended in a draw after 30 moves on Wednesday. The two players settled for a quiet draw in the second classical game after one-and-a-half hours of play. The champion will be decided via two tie-breaks on Thursday. Five-time world champion Carlsen played a solid game with white pieces against Praggnanandhaa.

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Chess World Cup 2023 Game 2 Live: Praggnanandhaa And Chandrayaan Eye History On Same Day

Chess World Cup Final 2023 , Game 2 Live Updates: It is big day for India. It is the day when Indian teen sensation R Praggnanandhaa will hope to cause an upset against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Baku, Azerbaijan in the final of Chess World Cup Final 2023. It is also the day when India's Chandrayaan-3 will attempt to make history by landing on the moon. Praggnanandhaa drew the first game on Tuesday after playing with white pieces. Both Grandmasters are eyeing their maiden World Cup title. Earlier, Praggnanandhaa reached the final date with Carlsen beating world number three Fabiano Caruana of the USA in tiebreaks. The 18-year-old had defeated Caruana 3.5-2.5 to reach the final.

"Something Special": Viswanathan Anand On Indian Chess' Golden Generation

With India producing chess Grandmasters aplenty besides setting a name for itself on the world stage, legendary Indian GM Viswanathan Anand firmly believes that the current lot happens to be a golden generation in Indian chess. His comments came at a time when the Indian players have hogged the limelight in the Chess World Cup in Baku (Azerbaijan), where young GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is competing in the final against reigning world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway.

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"On Par With Magnus Carlsen": Indian Chess Federation Chief's Big Praise For R Praggnanandhaa

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Game 2 Drawn, Final Moves To Tie-Breakers

Labrador chess master blindsided by ruling banning transgender women from competing in events

"He Is Very Strong": Magnus Carlsen On His Chess World Cup Final Opponent Praggnanandhaa

Magnus Carlsen "Did Not Have Lot Of Energy": Praggnanandhaa After 2nd Drawn Chess World Cup Final Game

Chess World Cup: R Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen Game 2 Drawn, Final Moves To Tie-Breakers

R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen Chess World Cup 2023 Game 2 Live: Praggnanandhaa And Chandrayaan Eye History On Same Day

"Something Special": Viswanathan Anand On Indian Chess' Golden Generation