The Latest Breaking News from Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa’s life lesson from chess: 'Mistakes come in pairs'; why the 21-year-old grandmaster says your next move matters more than your last mistake

Life lesson from Praggnanandhaa: Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa discusses the importance of learning from mistakes and making sound decisions. He stresses the need to stay focused on the present during competitions. Reflecting on his missed opportunity at the Candidates Tournament, he describes chess as a solitary pursuit that requires intense mental…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen in classical thriller at Norway Chess Round 3

R. Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant victory against Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess tournament. The classical game was dramatic, with momentum shifting before Carlsen's decisive blunder. Praggnanandhaa expressed happiness over the fighting game. Other matches saw draws decided by Armageddon tie-breaks. Alireza Firouzja leads the men's standings. In the women's…

The Economic Times · May 28

Praggnanandhaa looks to achieve the No. 1 chess ranking to add to India's dominance

India has become a major power in international chess led by its highest-ranked player, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

'Continue to bring glory...': Sachin Tendulkar hails chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: 18-year-old chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa clinched the number one spot among India's chess players after a stellar victory over World champion Ding Liren at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess tournament.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

Praggnanandhaa surpasses Viswanathan Anand to become India's No.1 chess player

NEW DELHI: Chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made headlines by securing the number one spot among India's chess players following his impressive victory over World champion Ding Liren at the 2024 Tata Steel Chess tournament.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

Gautam Adani meets chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa, extends support

NEW DELHI: Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani met with the rising chess sensation, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, on Friday, expressing admiration for the young prodigy's achievements.

The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024

Chess: forgotten world champion Ding Liren to return at Wijk aan Zee

Ding is scheduled to return to action at the ‘chess Wimbledon’ that includes five of the eight Candidates to challenge him for the world title this year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

Vaishali Rameshbabu becomes India's third female chess grandmaster, makes history with brother Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement for Indian chess, Vaishali Rameshbabu secured her grandmaster title by surpassing 2,500 International Chess Federation (FIDE) ranking points during the IV El Llobregat Open in Spain on Friday.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023

Chess: Adams and Nunn score golden double in world senior championships

The eight-time British champion, 51, and the eminent author, 68, edged to tiebreak victories with strong final-round performances at the world over-50 and over-65 championships

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: India's latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of his World Cup title dreams, going down to Magnus Carlsen in the final, but the 18-year-old prodigy on Sunday asserted that the five-time world champion Norwegian was "far from invincible".

The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023