Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa[a] (born 10 August 2005) is an Indian chess grandmaster. A chess prodigy, he placed second in the 2023 Chess World Cup, and is the only Indian to have won the Tata …

Dec 8, 2025 · With this in mind, Praggnanandhaa made a last-minute entry into the London Chess Classic Open to clinch his Candidates qualification, regardless of the upcoming FIDE Rapid and Blitz …

Dec 8, 2025 · The 20-year-old Indian prodigy, Praggnanandhaa, will be part of a strong eight-man field at the candidates event on the back of a strong season.

Dec 8, 2025 · Chess News: Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has earned a coveted spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by triumphing in the FIDE Circuit 2025. His stellar

Praggnanandhaa will be the only Indian male representing in the next year’s Candidates tournament after securing the qualification.

Jun 28, 2025 · GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is Indian number-one and world number-four after a stunning comeback saw him beat GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the final rounds …

Dec 8, 2025 · R Praggnanandhaa won the FIDE Circuit 2025 with 115.17 points. India’s young chess star R Praggnanandhaa has clinched the FIDE Circuit 2025 title and earned a spot in the 2026 …

Dec 8, 2025 · Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu officially secured his place at the Candidates Tournament 2026 after clinching the FIDE Circuit 2025, a milestone confirmed on …

Sep 1, 2025 · Praggnanandhaa, often called “Pragg,” is a super talented chess player from India. He started making headlines as a kid and became an International Master at just 10, and a Grandmaster …

Dec 8, 2025 · Praggnanandhaa secured his spot via the FIDE Circuit route which could have been in some peril if he had not played in London, because the other contender for the spot, Uzbekistan's …