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Praggnanandhaa Wins Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals

29 August 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSPraggnanandhaaWins Grand ChessTour 2026 Finals29 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An Indian grandmaster has taken the Grand Chess Tour title for the first time in the country’s history, winning the Finals in a close contest.

Key facts

  • Winner: Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa.
  • Event: Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals.
  • Final result: 15-13 over Fabiano Caruana.
  • Venue: Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • Prize: USD 200,000 for the winner.

Significance

  • India’s first Grand Chess Tour champion.

Exam angle

  • Winner: R. Praggnanandhaa; runner-up in the final: Fabiano Caruana.
  • Score: 15-13; venue: Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • Prize money: USD 200,000.

Test yourself

1. Who became the first Indian champion of the Grand Chess Tour in 2026?

R. Praggnanandhaa won the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals.

2. Whom did Praggnanandhaa defeat in the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals?

He beat Fabiano Caruana 15-13.

3. What winner's prize did Praggnanandhaa receive for the Grand Chess Tour 2026 Finals?

The winner's prize was USD 200,000.

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