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R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess World Cup Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will take on World no. 1 Magnus Carlsen on Norway in the final of the Chess World Cup on Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the semi-final, the 18-year-old registered a stunning victory over world number 3 Fabiano Caruana. With this win, Praggnanandhaa became only the second Indian player after former world champion Viswanathan Anand to enter the summit clash of the tournament. This will be the 20th meeting between Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen, with the Indian leading 7:6 on head to head.

Chess World Cup Final: Praggnanandhaa "Has Already Beaten Magnus Carlsen..." - Chess Star's Father To NDTV

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is on the cusp of greatness as he takes on world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the Chess World Cup final on Tuesday. The 18-year-old registered a stunning victory over world no. 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semi-final to become the youngest Indian to reach the final of the tournament. Praggnanandhaa's father, Rameshbabu, is confident that his son can go all the way, having already defeated the Norwegian Grandmaster on multiple occasions in the past.

R Praggnanandhaa: Here's All You Need To Know About India's Chess Star Who Will Play In World Cup Final vs Magnus Carlsen

Rameshbabu Pragganandhaa, better known as R Praggnanandhaa, eyes history as he takes on world No.1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the final of the Chess World Cup on Tuesday. Praggnanandhaa, who was born on August 10, 2005 in Chennai, defeated world No.3 Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the semi-final on Monday. The 18-year-old edged out Caruana following a 1-1 tie in their two-game classical series, to set up a captivating final against Carlsen. He is the first Indian in 21 years to reach the final of the Chess World Cup since Viswanathan Anand, who won the world title 2000 and 2002.

Disciplinary hearings threaten to dent England’s World Cup ambitions

England’s Rugby World Cup ambitions could be badly dented on Tuesday with two key players facing sanctions that may rule them out of the opening weeks of the tournament in France.

Angry reaction after Spanish football leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

The Spanish government and the world players’ union condemned the behaviour of Luis Rubiales on Monday, a day after Spain’s 1-0 win over England. The soccer federation led by Rubiales sought to downplay the incident through a statement it attributed to the player he kissed, then later released a video in which Rubiales apologized.

Ramsgate boss Ben Smith says FA Cup hat-trick hero Joe Taylor has more to his game than goals

Ramsgate boss Ben Smith says there’s more to Joe Taylor than goals after the returning striker scored an FA Cup hat-trick.

Spanish FA President Breaks Silence On 'Kiss' Row In Women's World Cup Final

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologised on Monday for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup. Rubiales, 45, planted the kiss on Hermoso after she collected her medal following the final in Sydney, provoking outrage in Spain. "Certainly I made a mistake and I have to acknowledge that," Rubiales said in a video posted on social media by Spanish television. "It was done without any ill intention in a moment of the highest exuberance. Here we saw it as natural and normal but outside it has caused a commotion.

"What A Journey": Ravichandran Ashwin Hails R Praggnanandhaa After FIDE World Cup Heroics

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned everyone by reaching the final of FIDE World Cup chess tournament after beating world number 3 Fabiano Caruana in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. It is a huge achievement for the youngster who has been grabbing headlines with his steady rise in the world of chess and he will now face Magnus Carlsen in the summit clash. The 18-year-old is only the second Indian chess player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to reach the final of this competition and it was fitting that he achieved the feat thanks to a brilliant tie-break victory.

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R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess World Cup Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Chess World Cup Final: Praggnanandhaa "Has Already Beaten Magnus Carlsen..." - Chess Star's Father To NDTV

R Praggnanandhaa: Here's All You Need To Know About India's Chess Star Who Will Play In World Cup Final vs Magnus Carlsen

Disciplinary hearings threaten to dent England’s World Cup ambitions

Angry reaction after Spanish football leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

Ramsgate boss Ben Smith says FA Cup hat-trick hero Joe Taylor has more to his game than goals

Spanish FA President Breaks Silence On 'Kiss' Row In Women's World Cup Final

"What A Journey": Ravichandran Ashwin Hails R Praggnanandhaa After FIDE World Cup Heroics