Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Secures First Classical Win Over Magnus Carlsen
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant milestone by claiming his first classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen on May 29, propelling him to the top of the Norway Chess tournament standings.
The 18-year-old grandmaster emerged as the leader in the open section of this prestigious six-player event, achieving this feat on Carlsen's home ground. Playing with the white pieces, Praggnanandhaa, who was the runner-up in last year's FIDE World Cup, defied the odds to secure this crucial win against Carlsen.
This victory caused Carlsen to drop to the fifth position on the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess , grants players a substantial amount of time, typically at least one hour, to make their moves.
The 18-year-old grandmaster emerged as the leader in the open section of this prestigious six-player event, achieving this feat on Carlsen's home ground. Playing with the white pieces, Praggnanandhaa, who was the runner-up in last year's FIDE World Cup, defied the odds to secure this crucial win against Carlsen.
This victory caused Carlsen to drop to the fifth position on the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess , grants players a substantial amount of time, typically at least one hour, to make their moves.
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