Praggnananda created history in the world of chess, became the first Indian to win Norway Chess.
Samira Vishwas | June 7, 2026 4:24 AM CST
Desk. India’s Grandmaster R. Creating history, Praggnananda has won the prestigious Norway Chess title. He achieved this feat by defeating Vincent Keimer of Germany in the final round and became the first Indian player to win this title. 20 year old young Grandmaster R. of Chennai. Praggnananda has achieved a historic achievement by winning this title. On the last day of the tournament, he was in third place with 15 points, but in the final and decisive match, he won the classical round and collected full 3 points. With this he won the championship trophy with a total of 18 points.
READ NEXT
-
BJP fields Mahesh Kewat against Congress' Natarajan for third Rajya Sabha seat in MP
-
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
-
Historic NBA Finals Game to Feature Trump and NYC Mayor
-
Shooting Incident in Kansas City Injures Nine Ahead of FIFA World Cup
-
Beloved NBA Broadcaster Stacey King Passes Away at 59
