Displaying exceptional talent in opposition to a highly-regarded and better-rated adversary, Praggnanandhaa managed a stalemate after 35 strikes whereas taking part in with the white items.
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This consequence has a major implication as Carlsen will now benefit from the privilege of taking part in with the white items within the upcoming second sport of the two-game classical collection scheduled for Wednesday.
“I do not assume I used to be in any hassle in any respect,” Praggnanandhaa stated after the sport.
Praggnanandhaa stated later in an interplay posted on the ‘X’ (previously Twitter) deal with of FIDE: “Rb8, I felt I ought to have achieved one thing there. However perhaps this place is simply strong and I haven’t got something. What I performed there was not the very best strive however I couldn’t discover something.”
Praggnanandhaa’s journey to the ultimate was characterised by a exceptional upset, the place he triumphed over World No.three Fabiano Caruana with a rating of three.5-2.5.
About tomorrow’s second sport in opposition to Carlsen, he stated, “It’s going to be a combat. He’ll undoubtedly push very arduous. I am going to attempt to relaxation and are available recent, I believe that is the very best I can do.”
Carlsen, who has been underneath the climate resulting from meals poisoning stated that though he had a break, he wasn’t in finest bodily form.
“Usually, I’d simply in all probability have a little bit of a bonus having a relaxation day whereas he needed to play a tricky tie-break yesterday however I have been in a fairly tough form the final couple of days.
“I obtained some meals poisoning after the sport in opposition to (Nijat) Abasov. I have not been in a position to eat for the final two days. This additionally meant that I used to be actually calm as a result of I had no vitality to be nervous,” the Norwegian added in jest.
Notably, the 18-year-old Indian prodigy turns into the second participant from his nation to succeed in the World Cup closing, an honor beforehand achieved by the legendary Viswanathan Anand.
Moreover, Praggnanandhaa has already secured a spot within the 2024 Candidates match, signifying a major step in his burgeoning chess profession.
(With PTI inputs)
