Tag: Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wrote a golden chapter in Indian chess history by becoming only the second player from the country after Viswanathan Anand—and the youngest —to play in the FIDE World Cup final.The 18-year-old Indian lost the summit clash to Norway's world No.1 Magnus Carlsen. Here is a look at his journey in the elite event: R Praggnanandhaa's road to World Cup final: Got a bye in first round. Defeated French Grandmaster Maxime Lagarde 1.5-0.5 in second round. Beat experienced Czech GM David Navara 1.5-0.5 in third round....