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Praggnanandhaa fights for 95 moves but Caruana holds firm in GCT final marathon

Praggnanandhaa fights for 95 moves but Caruana holds firm in GCT final marathon

In a marathon chess match lasting five and a half hours and 95 moves, Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa fought valiantly against American opponent Fabiano Caruana during the Grand Chess Tour Finals. Praggnanandhaa, playing white, put forth a strong effort, but ultimately the American held firm, securing a draw that left the Indian with a six-point deficit heading into the final day of competition. The match now stands at 9-3 in Caruana's favor, with 16 points still up for grabs.

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