R Praggnanandhaa Scores First-Ever Classical Win Over World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2024 (Watch Game Replay Video)
Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess for the first time in his career. The win came in the third round of the tournament and put R Praggnanandhaa into the sole leader's position.
18-year-old Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa scripts history with his first-ever classical win over Magnus Carlsen. Playing against World Number 1 at a prestigious event in his home country was always difficult for the youngster, but last year's FIDE World Cup runner-up, battled against the odds to beat Carlsen. With the win, R Praggnanandhaa leads the Norway Chess 2024 with a 5.5 out of 9 points tally at the end of the third round. Magnus Carlsen slipped to fifth position in the tournament. R Praggnanandhaa Opens Up About Need for Corporate Support, Says ‘Chess Training May Look Easy and Cheap but It’s Expensive’.
R Praggnanandhaa Scores Classical Win Over Magnus Carlsen
First classical win for Praggnanandhaa against Magnus Carlsen. What more to say?
This victory marks a significant milestone in Praggnanandhaa's career. Congratulations! 🌟#NorwayChess pic.twitter.com/ZrCHVexis8
— Norway Chess (@NorwayChess) May 29, 2024
Game Replay Video of R Praggnanandhaa’s Classical Win Over Magnus Carlsen
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