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How much prize money did Praggnanandhaa win after historic Norway Chess triumph?
R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The 20-year-old Grandmaster completed a remarkable comeback in the final round, defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer to secure the championship and etch his name into the tournament's history books. Heading into the final round, Praggnanandhaa trailed American Grandmaster Wesley So in the standings.
Carlsen left in awe of Praggnanandhaa's Norway Chess heroics: 'That's pretty insane'
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa completed a remarkable comeback to win the Norway Chess 2026 title, earning praise from none other than World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after a stunning finish to the tournament. The 20-year-old scripted history in Oslo by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa entered the final round trailing American Grandmaster Wesley So but produced a championship-winning performance when it mattered most.
Explained: How Nihal Sarin secured India's first-ever Esports Nations Cup chess invite
NEW DELHI: It has been a week of double delight for Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin. First, his qualification for the Esports Chess World Cup became official. Shortly after, the 21-year-old became the first Indian to secure a direct qualification invite for the main event of the inaugural edition of Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026.
Arjun Erigaisi becomes only Indian chess player in FIDE top 10 after latest rankings update
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has climbed back into the world's top 10 chess players, securing the No. 8 spot in the latest FIDE ratings released for June 2026. With a gain of 10 rating points, Erigaisi is now the only Indian player featured in the top 10 rankings this month. FIDE highlighted his achievement while announcing the latest ratings.
'Gukesh can take inspiration from Pragg': Anand advises world champion
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, while Gukesh had a disappointing campaign and finished sixth. Anand said he was impressed by Praggnanandhaa’s fighting spirit and the way he bounced back strongly in the latter stages of the tournament.
Vijay honours chess champion: CM felicitates Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh
Actor turned politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai on Monday. He honored him for his historic victory at the Norway Chess Tournament. The young chess prodigy became the first Indian to win the prestigious title.
'Mom knows ...': Praggnanandhaa reveals mother's prophetic advice after Norway Chess win
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited his mother's timely words of encouragement after scripting history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The 20-year-old completed a remarkable turnaround in the tournament, defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round to secure the championship and etch his name into the record books. Speaking after his historic triumph on Friday, Praggnanandhaa shared a light-hearted anecdote about how his mother's...
Watch: CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa after announcing Rs 50 lakh reward
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. The event also featured a friendly chess game between the Chief Minister and the 20-year-old Grandmaster. Senior government officials, sports authorities, and Praggnanandhaa’s parents attended the ceremony.
Norway Chess: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Divya all suffer classical defeats
On Sunday, Round 6 marked the beginning of the reverse fixtures at Norway Chess this year. As a regular practice, it featured the exact same pairings as the opening round, but with opposite-coloured pieces at the Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo. In that opening round, it proved to be a day of absolute delight for the Indian contingent; except for Koneru Humpy, D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Divya Deshmukh all won their matches (albeit in Armageddon) to kick off their campaigns on a...
Explained: How Praggnanandhaa can win Norway Chess in a three-way battle
The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within reach. After nine rounds, Wesley So leads the standings with 15.5 points, followed by Praggnanandhaa on 15 and Alireza Firouzja on 14.5.