The Latest Breaking News from Praggu

TOISA 2023: Guiding lights running for 'Coach of the Year' award

NEW DELHI: In the pivotal year of 2023, Indian athletes showcased unparalleled excellence on the global stage, securing remarkable achievements at the Asian and Para Asian Games.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2024

Can 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa's defence deny Magnus Carlsen in title quest of chess World Cup?

NAGPUR: Indian teenage chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has many firsts in his career so far. In his second World Cup, the 18-year-old stunned two of the top three ranked masters and earned the right to face the champion of many battles, world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen, in the final.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Praggnanandhaa to battle King Carlsen for World chess crown

At 18, will be youngest to play World Cup title round

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

Immaculate Arjun posts crucial win over Praggu

Carlsen's endgame mastery takes Gukesh by surprise as black rules the day in QFs

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

The battle of next generation in Kolkata chess meet

KOLKATA: The fourth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India is likely to see a battle of the next generation with some of the world’s best rising talent crossing swords over the next six days at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of India campus.

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2022

Meltwater Champions Tour Finals: R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi lose again

SAN FRANCISCO: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Dutch GM Anish Giri 2.5-3.5 in the second round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2022

Magnus Carlsen's resignation gambit kicks up row

PUNE: Magnus Carlsen's decision to resign after just one move against Hans Niemann, the 19-year-old American GM, in the sixth round of the online Generation Cup on Monday night created quite a stir and taken away the spotlight from two Indians (Arjun and Praggu), who are leading at the half-way…

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2022

Wasn’t expecting to win the Dubai Open: Aravindh Chithambaram

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram was in the form of his life during the 22nd Dubai Open which concluded on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who won the tournament with 7.5 points from 9 rounds, spoke to TOI on the importance of the victory, taking inspiration from the young guns like R Praggnanandhaa, D…

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2022

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again to finish 2nd

CHENNAI: Young gun R Praggnanandhaa seems to be at his best when playing World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. After having beaten the Norwegian twice this year - at the Airthings Masters in February and during Chessable Masters in May - Praggu got the better of Carlsen 4-2 in the seventh…

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggu makes it three in-a-row

Young gun R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen shared the lead after Round 3 of the FTX Crypto Cup encounters in Miami on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 18, 2022