Because it occurred: Chess World Cup Last
Regardless of a valiant effort by Praggnanandhaa, Carlsen showcased his end-game prowess to safe his first-ever World Cup triumph, an addition to his already spectacular 5 World Chess Championship titles.
The decisive second arrived throughout the tie-breaker’s second 25+10 recreation, which led to a draw after simply 22 strikes. Carlsen, adopting a cautious strategy, safeguarded his benefit gained from profitable the primary tie-breaker recreation – a match that demonstrated his distinctive capacity to adapt to his opponent’s methods.
Praggnanandhaa had displayed extraordinary resilience all through the event, notably defeating world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura and world No. three Fabiano Caruana en path to the ultimate conflict with Carlsen. The collection of victories earned him recognition and reward from the worldwide chess neighborhood.
The 2 classical video games held on Tuesday and Wednesday had led to attracts, setting the stage for the gripping tie-breaker. Praggnanandhaa‘s tenacity was on full show as he navigated by way of the tense matches towards his seasoned opponent.
Because of his excellent efficiency, Praggnanandhaa secured a spot within the extremely prestigious Candidates Event in 2024, scheduled to be hosted in Canada. This achievement additional solidified his place as one of many youngest chess abilities round, changing into the third youngest ever to ever qualify for this crucial occasion, after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen.
The ultimate board place of the second tie-break
5-time world champion Viswanathan Anand wrote on social media platform ‘X’ after the ultimate, “Praggnanandhaa can come again with a candidates spot and a really fantastic outcome.”
He congratulated Carlsen and wrote: “In the long run, it is Magnus! His persistence is rewarded with a victory in the one event that eluded him up to now! Congratulations to the #FIDEWorldCup2023 winner Magnus Carlsen!”
The Indian teenager’s coach RB Ramesh wrote on ‘X’: Congratulations @MagnusCarlsen for a nicely deserved World Cup title! Nicely executed @rpragchess! Numerous good recollections and a few exhausting classes as nicely. Onward !”
In one other contest for the third place, American chess grandmaster Fabiano Caruana triumphed over native star Nijat Abasov through a tie-break, securing his place within the Candidates event.
(With inputs from PTI)
