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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Beats Alireza In Armageddon

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa got off to a flier and defeated Firouzja Alireza of France in the Armageddon game in the first round of Norway Chess tournament here on Tuesday. After an easy draw under normal time control, Praggnanadhaa got 10 minutes as white compared to Alireza's seven but with the condition that he had to win as a draw would have given black extra points. The Indian was clinical in his approach and carved out a fine victory in the endgame.

'Playing Magnus Carlsen On His Home Turf Is Not A Challenge': R Praggnanandhaa

With less than a week to go for the prestigious 12th edition of Norway Chess, India's chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is excited about playing the field which includes world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World Champion Ding Liren and world No.3 Hikaru Nakamura among other global stars. The event will be held at Stavanger, Norway, from May 27 to June 7. “I am very happy and excited to play in Norway Chess. The field is extremely strong. This is perhaps the strongest field I have played and I see this as an opportunity and a challenge to give my best. I am also looking forward to playing in this time control which I have not played anywhere else,” said the 18-year-old Pragg.

Magnus Carlsen Secures Rapid And Blitz Chess Tournament In Poland, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes Fourth

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished at fourth position in the Rapid and Blitz chess tournament held in Poland, while the world number one Magnus Carlsen emerged as a winner with an incredible performance on the final day of the competition on Sunday. China's Wei Yi was leading over Carlsen with 2.5 points going into the last day with nine rounds of blitz still left. However, he had to settle for the second position after the Norway chess star went on a nine-game winning streak, also beating three Indians, Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh D and Praggnanandhaa.

Magnus Carlsen Secures Rapid And Blitz Chess Tournament In Poland, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes Fourth

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa finished at fourth position in the Rapid and Blitz chess tournament held in Poland, while the world number one Magnus Carlsen emerged as a winner with an incredible performance on the final day of the competition on Sunday. China's Wei Yi was leading over Carlsen with 2.5 points going into the last day with nine rounds of blitz still left. However, he had to settle for the second position after the Norway chess star went on a nine-game winning streak, also beating three Indians, Arjun Erigaisi, Gukesh D and Praggnanandhaa.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains Third In Superbet Chess

India's R Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat even as Wei Yi of China stretched his lead to a massive 2.5 points in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour. With nine rounds still to come in the blitz event, Wei Yi has amassed 20.5 points with seven wins on the first day of blitz. Ending the day with 7.5 out of a possible nine, Yi, seems like a man possessed and unless a hurricane hits him, is poised to win the first leg of the Grand Chess Tour.

"Smart Lad": Gary Kasparov Praises Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

Chess legend Gary Kasparov praised young grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who gave autographs to fans during the Rapid and Blitz tournament, and said the way he was giving signature means "hand doesn't get sore so quickly". Garry Gasparov posted a video on X with the caption: "Smart lad; a fast and short signature means your hand doesn't get sore so quickly!" In 2023, he became the world's youngest chess player to reach the World Cup final, and only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to achieve the feat.

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains Third In Superbet Chess

India's R Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat even as Wei Yi of China stretched his lead to a massive 2.5 points in the Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess Tour. With nine rounds still to come in the blitz event, Wei Yi has amassed 20.5 points with seven wins on the first day of blitz. Ending the day with 7.5 out of a possible nine, Yi, seems like a man possessed and unless a hurricane hits him, is poised to win the first leg of the Grand Chess Tour.

Superbet Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Storms Back, R Praggnanandhaa Moves To Joint Third

World Championship challenger D Gukesh bounced back from a sedate start to defeat compatriot R Praggnanandhaa and Germany's Vincent Keymer before holding world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after round six of the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament in Warsaw on Friday. However, Praggnanandhaa produced a strong fifth round, defeating Holland's Anish Giri and he followed it with a win over Keymer in the sixth round. Norway's Carlsen shares the lead with Wei Yi of China with eight points apiece while Praggnanandhaaa and Shevchenko share the third spot on seven points each.

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Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa Beats Alireza In Armageddon

'Playing Magnus Carlsen On His Home Turf Is Not A Challenge': R Praggnanandhaa

Magnus Carlsen Secures Rapid And Blitz Chess Tournament In Poland, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes Fourth

Magnus Carlsen Secures Rapid And Blitz Chess Tournament In Poland, R Praggnanandhaa Finishes Fourth

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains Third In Superbet Chess

"Smart Lad": Gary Kasparov Praises Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa

R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen But Remains Third In Superbet Chess

Superbet Rapid And Blitz: D Gukesh Storms Back, R Praggnanandhaa Moves To Joint Third