Political leaders, including Congress’s Rahul Gandhi congratulated teenage sensation R Praggnanandhaa for his stupendous victory against World No 3 Fabiano Caruana in the Chess World Cup semifinal.
Political leaders cutting across party lines congratulated 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa after he stunned World Number 3 Fabiano Caruana in the semifinals of the Chess World Cup. Praggnanandhaa became the youngest to ever reach the final of the tournament.
The teenage sensation continued his dream run in the FIDE World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, as he outclassed US’ Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 in a nerve-wracking tie-breaker. He will now take on World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, a five-times title winner from Norway, in the summit clash.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his best wishes to Praggnanandhaa for the summit clash against Magnus Carlsen and said that over a billion people in the country were cheering for him.
“Congratulations to R Praggnanandhaa for an outstanding FIDE Chess World Cup journey to the finals. My best wishes for the title match against Magnus Carlsen. More than a billion Indians are cheering for you,” Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri congratulated Praggnanandhaa and said it was a proud moment for the country as the teenager became the youngest player to reach the final of the Chess World Cup.
“India’s 18-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa creates history! Becomes the youngest player to reach the Chess World Cup final. Truly, a proud moment for India. Heartiest Congratulations! Now for the big match,” the minister tweeted.