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"I really enjoyed interacting with him": Praggnanandhaa on meeting with PM
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Praggnanandhaa further said, "It's very inspiring how we performed recently as well in Global Chess League. We have a lot of strong players in India. For me, it's very important that I work hard and perform well in events. For me that's the main goal."
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D Gukesh surpasses Viswanathan Anand to become India's top chess player in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"It's official! Gukesh is India's #1 in the #FIDErating list! The 17-year-old prodigy makes history by overtaking the five-time World Champion Vishy Anand and terminating his uninterrupted 37-year reign as India's top-rated player!" FIDE wrote.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates FIDE World Cup runner-up Praggna
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Praggnanandhaa expressed his joy for the support he has got and said that this motivates him to work harder.
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Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa along with his parents meet PM Modi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Following his brilliant performance in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Cup, 18-year-old Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
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"Chess is growing and I am very happy to see that": India chess prodigy Pr
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The young Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa expressed his delight to see the progress chess is making in the nation.
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Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa meets Tamin Nadu CM MK Stalin, Sports
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
India chess prodigy and FIDE World Cup 2023 runner-up Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chennai in Chennai on Wednesday.
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Chess World Cup silver medallist Praggnanandhaa returns to rousing welcome
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Indian chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who won a silver medal in FIDE World Cup 2023, on Wednesday received a rousing welcome upon his arrival at the Chennai Airport.
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FIDE World Cup 2023 silver medallist Praggnanandhaa gives credit for succe
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Indian grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa expressed his happiness after finishing runners-up at the recently concluded FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Indian chess prodigy also thanked everyone for their support and especially his mother R Nagalakshmi.
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AICF organizes coaching camp ahead of Asian Games to support Indian Chess
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
All India Chess Federation (AICF) is pleased to announce the commencement of a coaching camp at ITC Sonar in Kolkata, in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games. Committed to providing unwavering support and top-notch facilities, the AICF coaching camp aims to enhance the players' skills an
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PM Modi lauds Praggnanandhaa for 'remarkable performance', becoming runner
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals. This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments," PM Modi wrote on hi
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Viswanathan Anand praises Praggnanandhaa for 'wonderful' Chess World Cup s
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Viswanathan motivated Praggnanandhaa on his social media handle after he missed winning the Chess World Cup title after facing a defeat from World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
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"This is just the beginning": Praggnanandhaa's sister following his runner
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated India's grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa to clinch the title of International Chess Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Thursday.
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