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The Indian Granndmaster started with a strong victory over Saric and looked thoroughly in command.

Pragg in joint lead after Round 3 at Zagreb Grand Chess Tour

July 4, 2026, 05:22 PM - 2 min read

He delivered his best in final three rounds, defeating Croatia’s Ivan Saric, Romania’s Deac Bogdan-Daniel and the Netherlands’ Anish Giri to catch up with Alireza, tying for first place on 12 points

World champion D Gukesh and (right) R Praggnanandhaa.

Pragg, Gukesh lead India’s campaign at Zagreb Rapid & Blitz

June 30, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read

For Praggnanandhaa, what remains to be seen is his proficiency in the faster version after he won the Norway Chess tournament with sheer will and perfectly executed plans

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand and (right) R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh.

Gukesh can take a leaf out of Pragg’s book: Vishy

June 9, 2026, 04:26 PM - 3 min read

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand said Praggnanandhaa is always “ready for a fight” on the board, and the attitude helps him produce some interesting concepts while playing

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for title

June 5, 2026, 04:29 PM - 4 min read

Praggnanandhaa's triumph over reigning world champion Gukesh also kept alive his hopes of becoming the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess crown.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beats legendary Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of Norway Chess.

Praggnanandhaa stuns Carlsen twice, matches Anand's feat

June 3, 2026, 09:59 AM - 3 min read

This incredible feat follows the performance of the player at the 2024 championship, where he similarly overcame the great Carlsen.

Norway chess: Pragg, Gukesh, Divya keep India's title hopes alive

June 2, 2026, 03:58 PM - 5 min read

Praggnanandhaa delivered one of the standout performances of the day, handing French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja a second consecutive classical defeat.

R Praggnanandhaa shaking hands with Magnus Carlsen after defeating the World No. 1 in Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament.

Pragg stuns Carlsen, Gukesh slumps at Norway Chess

May 28, 2026, 03:49 PM - 5 min read

R Praggnanandhaa held his nerve against the five-time classical world champion in a tense time scramble to climb to second place with 4.5 points

Indian Grandmasters D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.

Forgettable day for Gukesh, Pragg at Norway Chess

May 27, 2026, 04:01 PM - 4 min read

Despite the disappointing second-round Armageddon result, Gukesh stayed joint second with So on 2.5 points, while the rampant Firouzja opened up a commanding lead with six points after back-to-back wins

Norway Chess: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa earn hard-fought wins

May 26, 2026, 03:08 PM - 4 min read

The reigning world champion secured 1.5 points after prevailing in the Armageddon tie-break following a draining 144-move battle that stretched close to five hours.

R Praggnanandhaa and (right) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France.

Pragg slips to draw as Super Chess title race livens up

May 23, 2026, 04:35 PM - 4 min read

While the Indian Grandmaster was held to a draw by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France, the race for the title has heated up with five players in contention and just the last round remaining

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a hard-fought draw against Romanian player Deac Bogdan-Daniel.

Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa draws with Deac Bogdan-Daniel

May 21, 2026, 03:57 PM - 3 min read

Against Praggnanandhaa, the Romanian held firm despite the Indian Grandmaster opting for an aggressive and complex approach right from the opening by choosing the Stonewall Dutch Defence.

Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa.

Super Classic Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley

May 19, 2026, 03:55 PM - 2 min read

Praggnanandhaa is tied for second place alongside Dutch grandmasters Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest.