Indian Chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Finishes 2nd In FIDE World Cup

Indian Chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Finishes 2nd In FIDE World Cup

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Category : Sports Published on: August 26 2023

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  • Indian genius Praggnanandhaa finished second with a win over Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE World Chess Cup 2023 final.
  • Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious in the FIDE World Cup for the first time in his career.
  • The final match between Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa lasted three days and featured four intense games played in two formats.
  • After a one-match draw in the tiebreaker round, Carlsen's decisive victory was confirmed after the second tiebreaker game.
  • Praggnanandhaa, who celebrated his 18th birthday during the World Cup, created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Cup finalist.
  • Seeded 31st, Praggnanandhaa also holds the distinction of being the lowest-seeded player to reach a World Cup final.
  • He achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 12.
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