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Julius Baer Generation Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Posts Three Wins Before Losing To Fellow Teen Christopher Yoo

India's teenaged Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign in the star-studded Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid tournament, the seventh leg of the USD 1.6 million Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, with wins over veteran Vasyl Ivanchuk and Jan Kryzstof Duda of Poland. He then beat another veteran Boris Gelfand in the third round before losing to American 15-year old Christopher Yoo on Monday. The 17-year old Chennnai prodigy came up trumps against 53-year old Ukrainian legend Ivanchuk in a battle of generations to pick up three points.

Julius Baer Cup: Arjun Erigaisi on top, R Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot

The much-awaited Praggnanandhaa-Magnus Carlsen clash in round eight ended in a draw. The Indian had beaten the Norwegian ace twice earlier this season in online matches. After the conclusion of the second day of preliminary matches early on Tuesday, Erigaisi is two points clear of Praggnanandhaa and world champion Carlsen (15 points).

Julius Baer Generation Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Posts Three Wins Before Losing To Fellow Teen Christopher Yoo

India's teenaged Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began his campaign in the star-studded Julius Baer Generation Cup online rapid tournament, the seventh leg of the USD 1.6 million Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, with wins over veteran Vasyl Ivanchuk and Jan Kryzstof Duda of Poland. He then beat another veteran Boris Gelfand in the third round before losing to American 15-year old Christopher Yoo on Monday. The 17-year old Chennnai prodigy came up trumps against 53-year old Ukrainian legend Ivanchuk in a battle of generations to pick up three points.

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen In Final Round But Loses Out On Top Prize

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, wining three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday. However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.

Very Happy To Script Comeback Win Against Magnus Carlsen: R Praggnanandhaa, Chess Grandmaster, To NDTV

Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has been going from strength to strength in the last one year. After defeating world No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen twice in online events, the 17-year-old Indian defeated the great for the third time in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami on Monday. Praggnanandhaa won three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit Carlsen. After the win, Praggnanandhaa talked with NDTV about his recent run of form and his future plans.

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Loses To Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda

Teenager Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda via the tie-break in the sixth round of the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, on Sunday. It was the second loss for the 17-year old GM after he went down to Quang Liem Le in the previous round. He, however, remained in second spot with 13 match points behind world No.1 Magnus Carlsen (15 match points).

Very Happy To Script Comeback Win Against Magnus Carlsen: R Praggnanandhaa, Chess Grandmaster, To NDTV

Teenage Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has been going from strength to strength in the last one year. After defeating world No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen twice in online events, the 17-year-old Indian defeated the great for the third time in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami on Monday. Praggnanandhaa won three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit Carlsen. After the win, Praggnanandhaa talked with NDTV about his recent run of form and his future plans.

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen In Final Round But Loses Out On Top Prize

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, wining three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Monday. However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year old could only take second place in the final standings. The Norwegian won the top prize on the basis of a higher score. He finished with 16 match points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.

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Julius Baer Generation Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Posts Three Wins Before Losing To Fellow Teen Christopher Yoo

Julius Baer Cup: Arjun Erigaisi on top, R Praggnanandhaa in 2nd spot

Julius Baer Generation Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Posts Three Wins Before Losing To Fellow Teen Christopher Yoo

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen In Final Round But Loses Out On Top Prize

Very Happy To Script Comeback Win Against Magnus Carlsen: R Praggnanandhaa, Chess Grandmaster, To NDTV

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Loses To Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda

Very Happy To Script Comeback Win Against Magnus Carlsen: R Praggnanandhaa, Chess Grandmaster, To NDTV

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa Beats Magnus Carlsen In Final Round But Loses Out On Top Prize