A chess prodigy from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is also known as Praggnanandhaa. His extraordinary abilities and accomplishments have caused a stir in the world of chess since his birth on August 10, 2005.
His Accomplishments
At the age of 10, Praggnanandhaa set a record for becoming an International Master, and at the age of 12, he became the second-youngest Grandmaster ever.
He defeated Magnus Carlsen, the current world champion, at the age of 16, becoming him the youngest player to do it. He achieved the distinction of being the youngest player to defeat the reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen on February 22, 2022, when he was 16 years old.
At the Airthings Masters Quick Chess Tournament, a quick game featured this remarkable triumph. It's important to note that Gukesh D afterward broke this record on October 16, 2022.
He received the title of FIDE Master after winning the World Youth Chess Championship under-8 and under-10 titles in 2013 and 2015, respectively.
At the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days, he became the youngest-ever international masturbator. At 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days old, he became the second-youngest Grandmaster in history.
Praggnanandhaa triumphed in competitions like the Xtracon Chess Open and the World Youth Championships. At 14, he became the second-youngest person to receive a rating of 2600.
In prestigious tournaments, Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen several times, demonstrating his increasing prowess.
FIDE World Cup 2023
Praggnanandhaa received a live 2700 rating (20th in the world) for the first time in July 2023. His incredible year was capped off by a second-place result at the FIDE World Cup.
He was the youngest player to ever reach the final as the 31st seed. Only GM Magnus Carlsen could stop Praggnanandhaa, who had previously defeated GMs Maxime Lagarde, David Navarre, Hikaru Nakamura (the #2 seed), Ferenc Berkes, Arjun Erigaisi (a close friend), and Fabiano Caruana (the #3 seed) to reach the final.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's extraordinary odyssey came to an end on Thursday when he lost against the world's No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, in a thrilling final battle at the FIDE World Cup. After the traditional games had ended in a deadlock, Carlsen emerged triumphant in the tie-breaker match at 1.5-0.5.
Magnus Carlsen won the FIDE World Cup for the first time on Thursday, after three days and four games of very tense chess across two formats. In the final, he defeated India's Praggnanandhaa, but not until the 18-year-old teenage prodigy pulled him through the tie-breaker.
Carlsen was declared the winner in the tiebreaker after the second game. Both players had one draw each on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Regardless of the ultimate result, the FIDE World Cup was a memorable event for the teenager from Chennai because he also qualified for the renowned Candidates Tournament, which is held to determine a challenger for world champion Ding Liren at the next world chess championship.
Pragg, who turned 18 during the World Cup, was the youngest World Cup finalist and winner in history. Pragg, seeded 31, is the lowest seed to reach the World Cup final.
Praggnanandhaa became the third youngest player to qualify for the Candidates event, following the famous Bobby Fischer and Carlsen.
In a Nutshell
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, also known as Praggnandhaa, has etched his place in chess history with a spectacular climb that belies his youthful age.
This chess prodigy from Chennai, India, has broken records and astounded the globe with his incredible talent and perseverance. Praggnanandhaa's path from a three-year-old intrigued by chess to one of the world's youngest Grandmasters is a monument to his enthusiasm and determination, guided by his family's everlasting support.
His accomplishments, including defeating reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen, have fascinated the chess community and demonstrated his extraordinary talent.
Written by -Shambhavi Srivastava
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