THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: One of the brightest stars of Indian chess, R Praggnanandhaa, is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his career in five months’ time when he takes part in the Candidates Chess tournament in Toronto. However, the 18-year-old isn’t in a tearing hurry to start preparations for the tournament that will decide the Challenger for the World Chess Championship.
“I don’t have great expectations. I just want to give my best. If I play well throughout the tournament, I think it’s possible to win it. This is my first time at the Candidates Chess, hence the pressure is higher than what I am facing right now. It will be a very good experience,” Praggnanandhaa told TOI on the sidelines of Che Chess Festival organised by the state government on Monday.
