India's chess world has a new milestone to celebrate. Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round. The historic victory prompted industrialist Anand Mahindra to praise the 20-year-old's fearless approach, comparing his achievement to entering Magnus Carlsen's home territory and coming out on top.
The Chennai-based chess prodigy finished the tournament with 18 points, securing one of the most respected titles in international chess and adding another remarkable chapter to India's growing influence in the sport.
Anand Mahindra's Message Draws Attention
Reacting to Praggnanandhaa's achievement, Anand Mahindra shared a post on X that quickly caught the attention of chess fans.