Chennai, June 6 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday congratulated Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, describing the achievement as a moment of pride for both Tamil Nadu and the nation. In a statement, Vijay hailed the 20-year-old chess prodigy for his remarkable performance at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament held in Oslo, Norway, where he secured the championship title with a de…
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Stavanger (Norway), June 6 (IANS) After becoming the first Indian to lift the Norway Chess trophy R Praggnanandhaa revealed that his mother’s advice just before the latter half of the tournament turned out to be surprisingly prophetic as he managed to pull off one of the biggest comebacks in the tournament history. “She told ‘ it is a new month you will play well and I said ‘ok it is one of those things that mom says and then I win four games straight, I think mom knows something,” said Praggnan…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh is set to debut at the Norway Chess Women in 2026, making history as the youngest participant since the tournament’s inception in 2024. She is among the top talents in women’s chess today, arriving in Oslo after a breakthrough season that has cemented her position among the world’s elite.“I’m incredibly excited to be competing in Norway Chess. It’s my first time in the country, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what No…