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Praggnanandhaa finishes joint third at Grand Chess Tour: Alireza Firouzja wins Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026; Gukesh ends at sixth spot
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (339+ words) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made a strong comeback on the final day of the Croatia leg of the Grand Chess Tour, finishing in joint third place despite suffering an early defeat on Monday. He finished with 21. 5 points and shared third…...
Major Abhilasha UN Award | Pragyananda Norway Chess 2026
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (74+ words) Today's important current affairs, which are essential for students preparing for government jobs. 1. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in India 2. Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess 2026 title 3. India won the Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup 4. Tennis player Mirra Andreeva won the…...
Khel Mahakumbh payment dispute sparks outrage: Competitors allege non-payment as officials cite of paying "52 cr - Gujarat News
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1514+ words) A major controversy has surfaced in Gujarat's flagship Khel Mahakumbh programme, with several players alleging that they never received the prize money they had won despite officially being declared winners. Every year, lakhs of athletes from across the state register…...
Praggnanandhaa humbles Carlsen again, becomes 2nd Indian to do so: 20-year-old Chess Grandmaster matches Viswanathan Anand's legacy
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (416+ words) India's 20-year-old Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated world number-1 player and tournament's five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of Norway Chess 2026. This is Praggnanandhaa's second victory against Carlsen in the tournament. Earlier, on May 28, Pragg had defeated him…...
Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh secure win in seventh round of Norway Chess: Divya Deshmukh defeats Koneru Humpy, leads in title race
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (289+ words) Indian players made a comeback in the 7th round of the Norway Chess Tournament. On Monday night, R. Praggnanandhaa defeated France's Alireza Firouzja to secure three points. Meanwhile, World Champion D. Gukesh won the tiebreak against Wesley So to earn 1. 5 points. A day…...
Divya Deshmukh tops Norway Chess women's standings: Magnus Carlsen loses, Gukesh marks comeback with win against Praggnanandhaa
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (237+ words) World Champion D. Gukesh made a comeback in the Norway Chess Tournament. He defeated his compatriot R. Praggnanandhaa in a classical match in the 5th round. He remains in the title race. Gukesh, who celebrated his 20th birthday a day earlier, secured all three…...
Norway Chess: Gukesh Slips to Bottom After Loss to Carlsen, Divya Deshmukh's winning streak ends
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh's poor run continued in the Norway Chess tournament. He was defeated by world number-1 player Magnus Carlsen. After the loss on Thursday, Gukesh has fallen to the bottom of the standings. 7-time Norway Chess champion Carlsen…...
Pragg surprises Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess Round 3: 14-year-old Mysha Perwez wins Commonwealth Youth Rapid Chess Championship title
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic classical game to win Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. Praggnanandhaa produced a composed performance against the Norwegian star. He played the long game and even…...
D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa suffer round-2 defeats at Norway Chess: Divya Deshmukh conquers fellow compatriot Koneru Humpy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) Tuesday at the Norway Chess tournament was a mixed day for Indian players. World Champion D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa suffered defeats after being in strong positions in Round-2. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh registered a brilliant victory in the women's section....
Praggnanandhaa-Lagrave settle for draw post 6-hour battle: After 139 moves, duo plays Super Chess Classic's longest match
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) A marathon match lasting 6 hours was played between Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa and France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave on Saturday at the Super Chess Classic. This match lasted 139 moves. Praggnanandhaa had to settle for a draw. In the 8th round in Bucharest, Praggnanandhaa had…...