Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Adani Sportsline’s “Garv Hai” athlete Praggnanandhaa R. scripted history by becoming the first Indian champion at Norway Chess after an outstanding campaign in Oslo, with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday describing the achievement as “one of the ultimate tests of endurance, intellect and temperament in the world of chess”.The 20-year-old Grandmaster finished ahead of a line-up featuring World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion Gukesh D, Al…
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Oslo (Norway), June 6 (IANS) Norway Chess 2026 concluded with an exciting final round, as Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu secured the title with a decisive classical win. Bibisara Assaubayeva, meanwhile, won the women’s tournament well before her final-round contest. Entering the round half a point behind Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa understood that a win could significantly improve his chances of surpassing the leader. Playing with White against Vincent Keymer, the Indian grandmaster capitalized on hi…
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Industrialist Gautam Adani led the tributes for Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa after the 20-year-old scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.Taking to X after Praggnanandhaa’s remarkable triumph in Oslo, Adani praised the Chennai Grandmaster’s achievement and the manner in which he has emerged as one of the brightest faces of Indian sport.”Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win the Norway …
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…
Stavanger (Norway), June 6 (IANS) Grandmaster (GM) Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu on Friday night, scripting the greatest ever comeback in a Super Tournament to become the first Indian to win the title in the Norway Chess championship, beating Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the 10th and final round of the classical chess event.With this win, the 20-year-old from Chennai made history, not only claiming the prestigious title but also the top prize of $100,000. In the third game in this round. In the 10th …
Oslo, June 5 (IANS) Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu scored the key classical victory over world champion Gukesh Dommaraju with the black pieces, while Wesley So won Armageddon game over world No.1 Magnus Carlsen as the title race still wide-open heading into final round.In a complicated battle, Praggnanandhaa took control after Gukesh came under pressure in the middlegame and converted with confidence. The full 3 points move Praggnanandhaa to 15 points, just half a point behind tournament leader Wesle…
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) After Praggnanandhaa R continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess by defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the second time in the tournament, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited, lauded the Indian Grandmaster’s effort, saying the double win reflects “the confidence, maturity and competitive spirit” Praggnanandha brings to the event. The 20-year-old, who is supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ initiative, produced another composed performance in R…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Industrialist Anand Mahindra showered praise on Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa after the Indian chess star delivered another statement victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess. The victory marked yet another milestone in Praggnanandhaa’s rapidly growing rivalry with the Norwegian great. Having already defeated Carlsen earlier in the tournament with the white pieces, the Indian repeated the feat with black in Round 8, showcasing his versatility and …
Oslo (Norway), June 3 (IANS) Round eight of Norway Chess 2026 featured a crucial day in Oslo, including two decisive classical games and an Armageddon match, intensifying the competition for the top spot.Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu secured another notable result by defeating Magnus Carlsen once again at the tournament, strengthening the title race. The 20-year-old, who had beaten Carlsen with White last week, repeated his success with Black in Round 8, recording his second classical win over the W…
Oslo, June 2 (IANS) Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Alireza Firouzja in classical chess, while world champion D Gukesh beat Wesley So in Armageddon game as round seven of Norway Chess kept the pressure on.Praggnanandhaa outplayed Firouzja in a long struggle and converted his advantage with confident technique to score a crucial victory. The result tightens the race at the top of the standings and hands Firouzja his second classical defeat of the tournament.World Champion Gukesh an…