Grandmaster rameshbabu praggnanandhaa
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‘Only Wins Get A Lot Of Attention’: Praggnanandhaa’s Candid Take After Norway Chess Triumph
World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju: Fresh from becoming the first Indian Grandmaster to win the prestigious Norway Chess title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa believes victories often overshadow the lessons learned from defeat. Reflecting on his battles against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, the 20-year-old said every encounter with the Norwegian great has helped shape his growth as a player.
The 20-year-old from Chennai completed a remarkable comeback after being placed last in the standings after six rounds, winning four consecutive games to surge into title contention. His campaign included two victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and a crucial win over reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju.
Praggnanandhaa sealed the title with a victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round, finishing on 18 points and ahead of American Grandmaster Wesley So. The triumph is widely regarded as one of the finest achievements of his young career.
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