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Setting up a blockbuster clash with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the chess FIDE World Cup 2023 on Monday, Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa registered a memorable win over USA’s Fabiano Caruana in tiebreaks of the action-packed semi-final encounter.
Praggnanandhaa outmatched Caruana by winning the semi-last 3.5-2.5 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Praggnanandhaa has likewise fixed his spot in the Competitors 2024 with the age-making win over Caruana.
Praggnanandhaa Finishes Two-Game Chess Series With 1-1
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Praggnanandhaa shocked the World No.3 Caruana after the two-game traditional series finished 1-1 in Baku. Praggnanandhaa arose triumphant following an engaging sudden death round. The Indian Grandmaster acquired approvals from chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who had only commendation for the 18-year-old Indian wonder on Twitter. " Pragg goes through to the last! He beats Fabiano Caruana in the tiebreak "the chess legend said.
Third youngest player to qualify for Candidates
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After the World Cup, Praggnanandhaa is set to feature the Applicant's occasion one year from now. The 2024 masterpiece occasion will decide the challenger for the prevailing Scene Chess Champion - Ding Liren.
Carlsen, who is set to meet the Indian Grandmaster in the FIDE World Cup 2023 last, dominated the main match against Azerbaijan player Nijat Abasov on Saturday. After winning the opener, Carlsen made do with an attract 74 maneuvers to turn into the principal finalist of the FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku.
Equaled With The Legend Vishwanath Anand
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The teen Grandmaster finished the second round of the FIDE World Cup semi-last experience level-fixing on Sunday as the penultimate conflict of the masterpiece occasion went into a tie-break for a victor. India's Praggnanandhaa and World No.3 Caruana had finished Sunday's tied match in 47 maneuvers. Prior, Praggnanandhaa had equaled the accomplishment which was first accomplished by the Indian chess symbol - Anand.