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Created: 2025-07-17 05:52:16 UTC

Indian Chess Prodigy Stuns World No. X in Las Vegas Showdown!

Teenage sensation R Praggnanandhaa shocked the chess world by defeating Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Grand Slam in Las Vegas, knocking out the tournament favorite in the round-robin stage. Pragg’s commanding performance with the white pieces secured his spot in the quarterfinals, while Arjun Erigaisi also advanced, making India proud. Despite Carlsen’s dominance in the Grand Slam Tour, Pragg’s victory opens the race for the title. Can the young Indian star claim the crown?

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