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Praggnanandhaa defeats world No.1 Carlsen in Norway Chess tournament, internet calls it ‘best chess news in long time’
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India’s teenage chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa achieved a remarkable victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. The Indian grandmaster’s phenomenal victory pushed the world no.1 Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table.
Soon after R Praggnanandhaa’s victory, social media users began applauding the Indian prodigy for his achievement. The victory also urged many to enquire about the repeat telecast of the match.
“Wow really wow this is the best chess news in a long time,” wrote an X user.
“Not an unexpected game by preg,” wrote another X user.
Another social media user hailed Praggnanandhaa’s self confidence and wrote, “Pragg was confident and knew his time had come to beat the world no 1 Magnus in classic chess . Well done.”
Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table.
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Published: 30 May 2024, 09:22 AM IST
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