Praggnanandhaa Grand Chess Tour victory has marked a historic achievement for Indian chess. Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana in a dramatic comeback to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis. Praggnanandhaa entered the final day six points behind Caruana but turned the match around by winning both rapid games. He then held his opponent to an even score in blitz to secure a 15–13 victory. The triumph made Praggnanandhaa the first Indian to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour Finals and earned him a $200,000 first prize. The victory adds another major milestone to the young Grandmaster’s career and highlights the growing global presence of Indian chess. His comeback against a highly ranked opponent has also drawn attention to his resilience and competitive strength on the international stage
Praggnanandhaa Grand Chess Tour Win: First Indian Champion
