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Last Updated:June 07, 2026, 10:02 IST R Praggnanandhaa says his Norway Chess triumph ranks among the most special moments of his career after an incredible comeback and two victories over Magnus Carlsen. Pragg beat Carlsen twice at Norway Chess 2026 (X/NorwayChess) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has described his historic Norway Chess triumph as one of…
Last Updated:June 06, 2026, 2:26 PM IST PM Modi congratulated R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, completing a stunning comeback with four straight classical wins. Indian chess GM R Praggnanandhaa (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded GM R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old scripted history by becoming the first…
Last Updated:June 06, 2026, 01:13 IST R Praggnanandhaa wins historic Norway Chess title in Oslo, defeating Vincent Keymer and twice beating Magnus Carlsen to claim a landmark win. R Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess (Picture credit: Michal Walusza) Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious…
R Praggnanandhaa added another glittering chapter to Indian chess history, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a remarkable late surge in Oslo. The 20-year-old Grandmaster sealed the crown with a final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer, completing one of the most memorable comebacks in the tournament’s history. Praggnanandhaa’s triumph…
Last Updated:June 03, 2026, 1:59 PM IST World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov says he sees no weakness in D Gukesh’s game, despite the Indian’s recent struggles, ahead of their title clash. Javokhir Sindarov (Credit: FIDE Media) Even as questions continue to swirl around D Gukesh and his recent dip in form, his World Championship challenger…
Last Updated:June 03, 2026, 08:23 IST R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen for the second time in classical chess this year, boosting his Norway Chess title hopes and denting the champion’s defence. (Credit: X/NorwayChess) R Praggnanandhaa delivered another statement victory at Norway Chess 2026, defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess for the second…
Last Updated:June 01, 2026, 08:57 IST Wesley So moved into sole lead at Norway Chess after beating Praggnanandhaa, while Magnus Carlsen ended his slump with a revenge win over Alireza Firouzja. (Credit: Norway Chess) Round six of Norway Chess 2026 delivered chaos, drama and major swings in both standings. Three classical games ended decisively in…
Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 07:34 IST D Gukesh says Magnus Carlsen’s viral table slam at Norway Chess last year showed natural emotion and drew new fans. Magnus Carlsen banged the table after losing to Arjun Erigaisi (Picture credit: Screengrab from X) Almost a year after Magnus Carlsen’s emotional table slam following his defeat to D…