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R.Praggnanandhaa, a 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy, has defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen for the third time [FTX Crypto Cup]. Carlsen is regarded as one of the world’s best chess players. Praggnanandhaa has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with and has the potential to be a world-class chess player.
Praggnanandhaa first defeated Carlsen in 2016, when he was 10 years old. Then, in 2018, he defeated Carlsen again in a rapid chess tournament. And now, in 2022, Praggnanandhaa has defeated Carlsen for the third time. This is an incredible accomplishment for such a young player.
In the FTX Crypto Cup final, Praggnanandhaa was down a game against Magnus Carlsen when he performed a crucial play that helped him win the next three games and make history.
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Key Takeaways
- R.Praggnanandhaa was just seven years old when he attained the rank of FIDE Master
- R.Praggnanandhaa already defeated Magnus Carlsen 3 times in the past
- R.Praggnanandhaa dominated the first challenge but got defeated in the next two tournaments
- R.Praggnanandhaa gave credit to his attacking strategy for his winnings
About the Tournament
In a fierce battle, Praggnanandhaa ended barely one point behind Carlsen, who somehow held onto his crown despite Praggnanandhaa’s threats.
After winning the tournament’s opening game, Praggnanandhaa had a winning run. But after that, the 17-year-old suffered consecutive defeats against Jan-Krzystof Duda of Poland and Quang Liem Le of Vietnam. After having won the first game, Duda overtook Praggnanandhaa as the leader.
Praggnanandhaa dominated the final series to tie overall positions after the first two games ended in draws. After that, the Polish player prevailed 4-2 after winning both tie-break rounds.
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad congratulated chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa for becoming the world’s youngest grandmaster at the age of 12 years.
Some of the prominent people who have praised R.Praggnanandhaa on his 3rd win from Magnus Carlsen include former world champion Garry Kasparov, current world champion Magnus Carlsen, and former world number one, Vishwanath Anand.
The winning needs a strategy, as the best way for R.Praggnanandhaa to defeat Magnus Carlsen will vary depending on the specific circumstances of the match. However, some possible scenarios for R.Praggnanandhaa to consider include:
- Using aggressive tactics to put Carlsen on the defensive and force him to make mistakes
- Exploiting any openings or weaknesses that Carlsen may show
- Staying calm and focused throughout the match, even if things are not going according to plan
- Keeping Carlsen guessing by varying his play and not falling into predictable patterns
Ultimately, the key for R.Praggnanandhaa will be to outplay Carlsen in the mental game, and if he can do that, then he stands a perfect chance of winning more matches against the world champion.
About R. Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa, popularly known as “Pragg”, is an Indian chess prodigy and grandmaster. He became the world’s second-youngest grandmaster at 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days. He achieved the title after defeating Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin in a rapid chess game at the 2018 Chess.com Speed Chess Championship.
He was born on August 5, 2005, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His father, Ramesh, is a chess coach and his mother, Meenakshi, is a homemaker. He has an older sister, R. Vaishali, who is also a chess player.
Praggnanandhaa learned to play chess at the age of five from his father. He quickly began to show a talent for the game; by age six, he was already winning tournaments. In 2015, he became the youngest player ever to earn the title of International Master. The following year, he became the youngest player to earn the grandmaster title at eleven.
Praggnanandhaa has continued to break records and impress the chess world with his skills. In 2018, he won the World Junior Chess Championship, becoming the youngest player ever. He is currently ranked as the second-best junior player in the world and the 32nd-best player overall.
Praggnanandhaa has said that his ultimate goal is to become the World Chess Champion. He has also spoken about the importance of hard work and dedication, saying that “chess is 99% hard work and 1% talent.”
Praggnanandhaa’s idols are World Chess Champions Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. He has said that he looks up to Kasparov for his “fighting spirit” and Carlsen for his “calmness.”
Praggnanandhaa has said he has “a lot of respect” for Indian chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand. He praised Anand for his achievements, saying he is “an inspiration to all of us.”
Praggnanandhaa has the talent and the skills to become a world-class chess player. He has already beaten some of the best players in the world, and he is only getting better. We can only imagine what Praggnanandhaa will achieve in the future. Praggnanandhaa has the talent and determination to become the world’s best chess player.
About Magnus Carlsen
Magnar Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster who is the current World Chess Champion and the highest-rated chess player in the world. Carlsen was born in Tønsberg, Norway, on November 30, 1990. He began playing chess at age five and became a grandmaster in 2004 at thirteen.
He won the World Chess Championship in 2013, defeating Viswanathan Anand in the final. Carlsen defended his title in 2014, again defeating Anand. In 2015, Carlsen became the first player to hold a simultaneous rating of over 2800 in all three major chess rating systems.
After the match, Carlsen was interviewed by the press and asked about his reaction to the defeat. Carlsen said that he was not surprised by the result, as Praggnanandhaa is a very talented player. Carlsen also said that he believes that Praggnanandhaa has a bright future in chess and expects to see him compete at the highest level in the years to come.
