Quick Info
| Profession | Chess grandmaster |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa won the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis, defeating Fabiano Caruana 15-13 after trailing by six points at the start of the final day. He won both rapid games to take the lead and held it through the blitz games. The title made him the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour and earned him $200,000.
Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo by beating Vincent Keymer in the final round to overtake Wesley So. His win came after a run of four consecutive classical victories, and it gave him the overall title of the 14th edition of the tournament.
Praggnanandhaa secured first place in the FIDE Circuit 2025 and earned qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. That result made him one of the confirmed participants in the event that determines the next challenger for the World Chess Championship.
Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent after prevailing in tiebreaks. The result pushed him to the top of India's live chess rankings and lifted him to a career-best world ranking in live ratings.
Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters 2025 after defeating World Champion D. Gukesh in a playoff at Wijk aan Zee. The victory was a major milestone in his career and made him one of the most prominent active Indian chess players.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa |
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| Known As | Pragg |
Career
| Occupation | Professional chess player |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is commonly known as Pragg. | |
| 2. He achieved the Grandmaster title at a very young age. | |
| 3. He is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. |
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