Indian GM Praggnanandhaa wins Super GM chess tournament in Hungary

Praggnanandhaa, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, emerged victorious in the Super GM chess tournament 2023 by scoring a striking 6.5 points. He maintained a lead of one point over M Amin Tabatabaei from Iran and Russia's Sanan Sjugirov. Praggnanandhaa managed to win five matches, drew three, and faced defeat only once in the tournament. He secured wins against opponents from Russia, Iran, and Hungary and drew his last three games against competitors from Ukraine and Russia. Subsequently, his live rating ascended to an impressive 2707.3. At the tender age of 10, he earned the title of the youngest international master, followed by significant victories over Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Important Points to remember:

1.The youngest international master in history is R Praggnanandhaa from India.

  1. In the Super GM chess tournament 2023, Praggnanandhaa scored 6.5 points to win the tournament.
  2. Praggnanandhaa  has defeated world-renowned chess players such as Magnus Carlsen and Ding Liren.

4.His significant feats have led to a remarkable increase in his ranking, currently sitting at an impressive 2707.3.