Archive · 20 Jul 2025

Praggnanandhaa Beats Carlsen Twice in a Week at Freestyle Chess

Praggnanandhaa Beats Carlsen Twice in a Week at Freestyle Chess

Imagine a super-smart chess player named Praggnanandhaa from India.

He played against the best chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, in a special chess tournament where the game starts in a new way each time.

Praggnanandhaa beat Carlsen not once, but twice in a week!

This was a big deal because Carlsen rarely loses.

The first time, Praggnanandhaa beat Carlsen in a game that decided who went to the next round.

Then, he beat him again in the lower bracket.

This proves Praggnanandhaa is getting really good and challenges Carlsen, even though Carlsen is still considered the best.

Carlsen has admitted Praggnanandhaa's skill, highlighting his strong calculating ability.

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