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Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian To Win The Grand Chess Tour Finals: How Did He Erase A Six-Point Deficit Against Fabiano Caruana?

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R Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals after producing a stunning comeback against Fabiano Caruana. Trailing 3-9, the 21-year-old won both rapid games before holding his nerve through the blitz finale to secure a 15-13 victory and the 2026 GCT crown.

Viswanathan Anand Takes Over As Interim FIDE President: Why Was Arkady Dvorkovich Sanctioned By The EU?

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Viswanathan Anand has become Interim FIDE President after Arkady Dvorkovich voluntarily suspended his presidential powers following new EU sanctions. The move places the five-time world champion at the helm of global chess just weeks before FIDE’s 2026 presidential election.

Who Is Shubhi Gupta? UP Chess Whizz Becomes India Girls’ No. 1 After Medical Blunder Battle

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Shubhi Gupta India Girls No. 1 has become one of the most searched chess stories in India after the...