Chess World Cup 2023: Praggnanandhaa finishes runners-up
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen received his maiden World Cup crown after beating India’s teenage sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa within the tie-breakers of the ultimate in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on 24 August. The 32-year-old Norweigien received the primary of two tiebreak video games earlier than drawing within the second after the 2 gamers drew the primary two video games of the championship match.
🏆 Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🏆
Magnus prevails in opposition to Praggnanandhaa in an exciting tiebreak and provides yet another prestigious trophy to his assortment! Congratulations! 👏
📷 Stev Bonhage #FIDEWorldCup pic.twitter.com/sUjBdgAb7a
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 24, 2023
The 18-year-old from Chennai grew to become simply the second Indian to qualify for the Candidates Tournament after incomes the silver medal on the competitors. He was one victory away from becoming a member of the Indian legend on the pinnacle after being the primary Indian after Viswanathan Anand to make it to the ultimate.
Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, who defeated the highest three gamers within the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Rankings, misplaced the chance to turn into the primary participant in World Cup historical past to win the title. He received three tie-breakers, together with these within the quarterfinals and semifinals in opposition to World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana to advance to his first chess World Cup last.
Praggnanandhaa is the runner-up of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🥈
Congratulations to the 18-year-old Indian prodigy on a powerful match! 👏
On his option to the ultimate, Praggnanandhaa beat, amongst others, world #2 Hikaru Nakamura and #3 Fabiano Caruana! By successful the silver… pic.twitter.com/zJh9wQv5pS
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 24, 2023
Praggnanandhaa has an Elo score of 2723, nevertheless, his current performances function a well timed reminder that the younger participant performs at his tenacious greatest beneath duress. He has earned a staggering quantity of USD 80,000 (roughly Rs 66,13,444) whereas the winner is taking dwelling USD 110K (roughly Rs 90,93,551).
He additionally made historical past earlier in his profession by changing into the youngest ever worldwide chess grasp on the age of 10 years, 10 months and 19 days. P
rime Minister Narendra Modi additionally took to X to congratulate him on this momentous achievement and lauded his spectacular abilities.
We are happy with Praggnanandhaa for his outstanding efficiency on the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his distinctive abilities and gave a troublesome struggle to the formidable Magnus Carlsen within the finals. This is not any small feat. Wishing him the perfect for his upcoming tournaments. pic.twitter.com/KXYcFRGYTO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023
Numerous viewers tuned in to observe the game’s two greatest names face off in an thrilling conclusion after two attracts. At one level, 115,000 folks have been watching the stay broadcast of the opening sport of the title match, whereas greater than 150,000 watched the tiebreaker.
The victor of the Candidates Tournament would compete in opposition to the present champion for the title of world champion which is held by Ding Liren of China. Magnus Carlsen, a five-time winner, was dethroned by him after he opted to not defend his crown earlier this yr.
