R Praggnanandhaa confirmed his class towards world no.1 Magnus Carlsen after the Indian defeated the Norwegian chess grandmaster within the opening sport of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas. Based on Chess.com, the 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy acquired higher of Carlsen 1-0 within the opening sport, taking part in with the white items.
Taking part in with white items, Praggnanandhaa showcased scientific precision and tactical depth. The Norwegian made a shock determination to sacrifice his queen in alternate for a bishop and knight within the 18th transfer, however the Indian took the problem and gained an higher hand late within the sport.
Carlsen ultimately resigned after Praggnanandhaa lined up three central pawns by transfer 41 and compelled Carlsen in such a place from the place a comeback was unimaginable.
Earlier, Praggnanandhaa secured a shocking victory over Carlsen in a dominant Spherical 4 conflict on the Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam Tour. Essentially the most constant participant in Group A, Praggnanandhaa scored three straight wins from rounds two to 4, the latter of which was a gritty win over the pre-tournament favourite Carlsen, in accordance with Chess.com.
The 19-year-old defeated the Norwegian grasp in solely 39 strikes within the match held on Wednesday, confirming his growing place on the worldwide chess scene and persevering with a worrying pattern for Carlsen towards India’s new era of stars.
Earlier than that, Praggnanandhaa had made headlines when the Indian defeated Carlsen at on the Champions Chess Tour in 2022 on the age of 16. Two years later, Praggnanandhaa registered his maiden classical win over the Norwegian at Norway Chess.
What’s subsequent for R Praggnanandhaa?
Praggnanandhaa will subsequent be seen within the Saint Louis Fast & Blitz which begins on August 9. It carries a prize cash of $175,000 with the format seeing 9 rounds of speedy motion adopted by eighteen rounds of blitz, for a complete of 135 video games unfold throughout 5 days. This occasion will characteristic six full-tour gamers and 4 wildcard gamers. Publish that,Praggnanandhaa shall be seen at Sinquefield Cup.
