Vaishali’s mother Nagalakshmi, Praneesh M, Ramesh Babu Praganandha, and Vibhu Suri (Photo by Michael Waloza) NEW DELHI: A visa issue has thrown uncertainty over the participation of Indian chess master Praneesh Munirithinam at the upcoming FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Hong Kong, prompting an urgent appeal to coach RB Ramesh.Taking to…
R Praganandha and Magnus Carlsen (Freestyle Chess | Lennart Oates) Indian Grandmaster R Praganandha completed a stunning comeback to win the Norway Chess 2026 title, earning praise from none other than the world No.1. Magnus Carlsen After a spectacular finish to the tournament.Became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway chess tournament in Oslo’s…
R Praganandha’s Hidden Second Vibhu Suri (photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Feedmaster (FM) Parson Jeet Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of strategic gambles and late game recoveries, runs a popular academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked…
R Praganandha (PTI photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vacher-Lagrave has rated India’s R Praganananda in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates Tournament, calling him a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his rankings primarily on current form rather…