Legendary chess participant Viswanathan Anand believes that R Praggnanandhaa was ‘fatigued’ in the course of the Chess World Cup last in opposition to Marnus Carlsen and that may be a end result behind his defeat. The summit conflict went to the Fast Chess tie-breaker and Carlsen received the primary recreation. The second recreation led to a draw but it surely meant that Praggnanandhaa’s sensible run within the match got here to an finish. Praggnanandhaa completed as runner-up however certified for the FIDE Candidates match due to his spectacular performances.

“Praggnanandhaa had a sensational efficiency. He fought effectively and even attending to the tie-break was an excellent end result. And at this time, on the finish of the match, fatigue caught up. He has performed some many massive video games lately – together with earlier than the World Cup in Hungary and the World Chess League. It additionally proves that this isn’t an one-off end result and I imagine we’re seeing a brand new star. He has a really vibrant future and he now has one thing to intention for – Qualify for the World Championship last at The Candidates,” Anand instructed NDTV.

Praggnanandhaa acquired plenty of reward on social media.

“We’re happy with Praggnanandhaa for his outstanding efficiency on the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his distinctive expertise and gave a troublesome combat to the formidable Magnus Carlsen within the finals. That is no small feat. Wishing him the perfect for his upcoming tournaments,” PM Modi wrote on his X (Previously Twitter) deal with.

President of India Droupadi Murmu additionally appreciated the Indian prodigy for profitable the “coronary heart of each Indian” and changing into the runner-up in FIDE’s World Cup Last.

She wrote a particular tweet, praising Praggnanandhaa’s efforts within the last conflict, “Eighteen-year-old Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has received the guts of each Indian by reaching the ultimate and changing into the runner-up in FIDE’s World Cup Last. He displayed the best stage of excellence whereas dealing with one of many all-time greats of the sport. I convey my heartiest congratulations to him for this phenomenal efficiency. He has made the nation proud. His mom Mrs. Nagalaxmi, the Velammal Faculty and all his mentors and coaches deserve particular point out for contributing to his distinctive journey amid challenges and hardships. I want Praggnanandhaa larger glory sooner or later.”

(With ANI inputs)