Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20am on 03 Feb 2025,Monday Sports
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched his maiden Tata Steel Chess Masters title, defeating reigning world champion D Gukesh in a dramatic sudden-death tiebreaker. Both prodigies finished with 8.5/13 points, leading to a tiebreak. Gukesh won the first game after Praggnanandhaa’s blunder, but Pragg fought back, using the Trompowsky opening to force sudden death. Gukesh initially gained an advantage, but under time pressure, he blundered, losing control and ultimately the match. The victory marks a breakthrough for Praggnanandhaa, while Gukesh finished runner-up for the second consecutive year. The thrilling finale showcased the rising dominance of India’s young chess stars.
