R. Praggnanandhaa, who won gold for India after an amazing finish at FIDE, has gained the title of the fourth-youngest Grandmaster in the world ever. At 5, he started playing at tournaments and became the U-8 champion, earning him the title of FIDE Master. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was hailed as the U-10 champion also. When he was only ten years old, he became the Youngest International Master. Vishwanathan Anand, the world-renowned chess player, appreciated Rameshbabu’s extraordinary skill after a match with him. Watch the video below to know more about him and his achievements.
Amazing Facts About Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
- When he was of 14 years, he became the second-youngest to cross the 2600 Elo mark.
- He began playing chess at an early age, influenced by his sister, Vaishali, who is a budding chess player too.
- Praggnanandhaa has two sides- one is fierce, while the other soft and silent whenever he plays a game.
- He participated in the U-18 championship held in India and won a gold medal.
- In January 2020, he beat Veselin Topalov, the former world champion, at the 18th Gibraltar chess festival.
Global Child Prodigy Awardee
R. Praggnanandhaa received the Global Child Prodigy Award in 2020 in the category of sports. He is also one of the Top 100 Prodigies of the World.
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