A day after a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa scored two wins and drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov early on Tuesday. He, however, lost to Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 11th round.
The Indian GM lies in joint 12th spot after eight rounds with eight points NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Young Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stunned world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa won with black pieces in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game early on Monday to halt Carlsen’s run of three straight wins. The Indian GM lies in joint 12th spot after eight rounds with eight points. […]
Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.