Praggnanandhaa Creates History, Becomes First Indian to Win Grand Chess Tour
What Happened
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour, staging a remarkable comeback to beat American GM Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the finals at St. Louis. He overturned a six-point deficit by winning both rapid games before holding his nerve in the blitz section.
Key Takeaways
The victory marks another major milestone in Praggnanandhaa's breakthrough year and cements his status among the world's elite chess players.