Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20pm on 08 Jun 2026,Monday Sports
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay felicitated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai after his historic victory at Norway Chess 2026, awarding him Rs 50 lakh on behalf of the state government. During the ceremony, Vijay surprised Praggnanandhaa by playing an impromptu game of chess, earning praise from the champion for his unexpected skill. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess after a remarkable comeback, overturning a 5.5-point deficit and defeating elite opponents including Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh and Alireza Firouzja. The triumph has further cemented his place among the world's top chess players.
