Praggnanandhaa

Chess grandmaster

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

ProfessionChess grandmaster
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/08/2005
Age21 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about Praggnanandhaa

08/12/2025

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.

27/06/2025

Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent after prevailing in tiebreaks. The result pushed him to the top of Indiaโ€™s live chess rankings and lifted him to a career-best world ranking in live ratings.

02/02/2025

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 NameRameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Known AsPragg

Career

OccupationProfessional chess player
Notable For
  • One of the youngest grandmasters in chess history
  • Indian chess grandmaster
  • Winner of the Tata Steel Masters 2025
  • Winner of the UzChess Cup Masters 2025
  • Qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament

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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