Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The 20-year-old secured the championship with a crucial final-round victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer in Oslo.
Praggnanandhaa entered the final day in contention and delivered when it mattered most, earning a classical win that took him to the top of the standings and clinched one of the most coveted titles in elite chess.
His triumph is particularly significant because it came in Norway, the home country of world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Earlier in the tournament, Praggnanandhaa had also registered a notable victory over Carlsen, strengthening his title challenge.
The victory adds another landmark achievement to India’s growing presence in world chess and further cements Praggnanandhaa’s status as one of the brightest young stars in the sport.
Industry leaders and chess fans across the world celebrated the achievement, with several describing the win as one of the biggest milestones in Indian chess history.
