Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian Grand Chess Tour Champion
R Praggnanandhaa won an important chess competition called the Grand Chess Tour.
He is the first Indian player to win this title.
The final took place in St. Louis in the United States.
Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana by a score of 15-13.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated him.
Reddy said the win made India proud.
He also said Praggnanandhaa could inspire young people and athletes.
The Chief Minister wished him many more victories.
R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour title.
He defeated United States grandmaster Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the St. Louis final.
The Grand Chess Tour 2026 final was held in St. Louis, USA.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated Praggnanandhaa on his historic achievement.
Reddy said the victory would inspire sportspersons and young people across India.
- Who
- Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana; Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated him.
- What
- Praggnanandhaa won the Grand Chess Tour title, becoming the first Indian player to do so.
- When
- The achievement was identified as the Grand Chess Tour 2026 title; Reddy's congratulatory message was issued on Friday.
- Where
- The final took place in St. Louis, USA.
- Why
- Reddy celebrated the historic victory as a source of pride for India and an inspiration to sportspersons and young people.
- Champion
- R Praggnanandhaa
- Tournament
- Grand Chess Tour 2026
- Historic milestone
- First Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour title
- Final opponent
- Fabiano Caruana of the United States
- Final score
- Praggnanandhaa defeated Caruana 15-13
- Final location
- St. Louis, USA
- Congratulatory official
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
