Praggnanandhaa makes history, becomes first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour
Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu pulled off an incredible comeback against GM Fabiano Caruana to secure the Grand Chess Tour Finals title and win the $200,000 first prize on Thursday in St. Louis. At just 19 years old, Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious competition. The match saw both players trade wins in the rapid section, but Praggnanandhaa turned the tide in the blitz games, ultimately claiming the championship with a final score of 15-13.
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