R Praggnanandhaa Defeats Caruana Following Historic Win Over Carlsen
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured a stunning victory against world number two Fabiano Caruana in the classical chess segment of the ongoing Norway Chess competition on June 2.
This achievement follows closely on the heels of Praggnanandhaa 's historic win over world number one Magnus Carlsen in classical chess on May 29, during the same tournament.
In the third round of Norway Chess 2024, the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa outmaneuvered Carlsen, playing with the White pieces. Experts noted that Carlsen's risky strategic decisions played into Praggnanandhaa's hands, allowing the young Indian to clinch the win.
This achievement follows closely on the heels of Praggnanandhaa 's historic win over world number one Magnus Carlsen in classical chess on May 29, during the same tournament.
In the third round of Norway Chess 2024, the 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa outmaneuvered Carlsen, playing with the White pieces. Experts noted that Carlsen's risky strategic decisions played into Praggnanandhaa's hands, allowing the young Indian to clinch the win.
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