NOT for nothing is R Praggnanandhaa's stock rising in world chess with every passing month. The 16-year-old is steadily maturing into an all-round player who can challenge the very best in the business on a given day.
Praggu, as he is affectionately called, pulled off a massive victory over agnus Carlsen reigning world champ (classical) and a three-time world rapid champion - in the fifth round of the Chessable Masters on Friday. In an equal position, Praggnanandhaa capitalised on Carlsen's blunder on the 40th move.
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