Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Praggnanandhaa Defeats Carlsen Twice in Las Vegas Chess Events
R Praggnanandhaa, a young chess player from India, beat the world's best, Magnus Carlsen, twice in a short time.
In the first match, Praggnanandhaa played with white pieces and showed great moves, causing Carlsen to make a surprising move by sacrificing his queen.
Praggnanandhaa's skillful play made it tough for Carlsen to recover.
The Indian player secured another impressive victory against Carlsen in another match in Las Vegas.
These wins show Praggnanandhaa's growing talent and represent a challenging shift for Carlsen against younger Indian players.
Indian chess player R Praggnanandhaa defeated world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
Praggnanandhaa won with white pieces, showcasing tactical skill.
Carlsen sacrificed his queen but Praggnanandhaa gained the upper hand.
Praggnanandhaa previously beat Carlsen in Round 4 of the Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Praggnanandhaa's win continued a trend of Indian players succeeding against Carlsen.
- Who
- R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen.
- What
- R Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
- When
- The matches occurred within the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
- Where
- The matches were in Las Vegas.
- Why
- To advance in the tournament and showcase chess skill.
R Praggnanandhaa's performance
Magnus Carlsen's performance
Praggnanandhaa's performance
R Praggnanandhaa's performance
Showcasing tactical skill and clinical precision in his games.
Magnus Carlsen's performance
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Carlsen's recent performance
R Praggnanandhaa's performance
Showcasing a concerning trend for Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen's performance
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- Winner
- R Praggnanandhaa
- Loser
- Magnus Carlsen
- Tournament
- Freestyle Chess Grand Slam and Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam Tour
- Moves (First Match)
- 41
- Moves (Second Match)
- 39