R. Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour
R. Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT). He beat Fabiano Caruana of the USA 15–13 in the final held at St. Louis, USA.
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Clear filtersR. Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT). He beat Fabiano Caruana of the USA 15–13 in the final held at St. Louis, USA.
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