Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive winning streak by defeating world champion Ding Liren in the Armageddon game at the Norway Chess Tournament. This victory came after he had already defeated top-ranked players such as Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana in previous matches. Despite drawing with Praggnanandhaa in the traditional game, Liren fell in the Armageddon game, allowing the young Indian prodigy to secure another impressive triumph.
Hikaru Nakamura also had a significant win against his opponent, moving closer to tournament leader Magnus Carlsen. Nakamura’s victory in the Armageddon thriller brought him just half a point behind Carlsen. The match between Fabiano Caruana and Alireza Firouzja was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Caruana’s risky knight sacrifice nearly failing before salvaging a draw in the classical game. However, Firouzja dominated the Armageddon game, leaving Caruana with no chance of recovery.
Recent victories have earned Praggnanandhaa praise from many, including Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra. His impressive performance against top players like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana has garnered attention and admiration from the chess community and fans alike. Former World Champion Gary Kasparov also commended Praggnanandhaa’s tenacity in challenging situations, following his victory at the FIDE World Cup.
In addition to his impressive chess skills, Praggnanandhaa has also been praised for his sportsmanship and graciousness in defeat. After losing to Magnus Carlsen in their first match at the Norway Chess Tournament, he took time to congratulate his opponent on social media and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play against him.
As Praggnanandhaa continues to excel on the chessboard, many are excited about what lies ahead for this young prodigy from India. With more opportunities to compete against some of the best players in
