Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen at Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam

Former Union Minister of State (MoS) of Civil Aviation and NCP MP, Praful Patel, celebrated Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa's impressive victory. Praggnanandhaa defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a dominant Round 4 match at the Las Vegas Chess Grand Slam Tour.

Praggnanandhaa demonstrated consistent performance throughout Group A. He achieved three consecutive wins from rounds two to four. His victory over Carlsen, the pre-tournament favorite, was particularly noteworthy.

Praful Patel expressed his congratulations on social media, highlighting the achievement and offering best wishes for Praggnanandhaa's continued pursuit of the title.

The 19-year-old chess player defeated the Norwegian master in a swift 39 moves. This victory further solidified his growing presence in the international chess arena and continued a trend of success for Indian players against Carlsen.

Praggnanandhaa's performance against Carlsen showcased remarkable composure and skill, especially considering the opponent's stature as a five-time world champion. The match utilized a time control of 10 minutes plus a 10-second increment per move.

Praggnanandhaa currently leads Group White, sharing the top spot with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, all with 4.5 points. His impressive run included the victory over Carlsen, wins against Bibisara Assaubayeva and Vincent Keymer, and a draw against Abdusattorov.

Magnus Carlsen recovered somewhat, scoring 1.5/2 in his final games. He managed to secure a tie for fourth place, leading to a tiebreaker match against Aronian to determine a Quarterfinals spot.

GM Levon Aronian emerged victorious in the tiebreak against GM Magnus Carlsen, winning 2-0. This victory kept Aronian's chances alive for the first prize and relegated Carlsen to the lower bracket.

The quarterfinals will feature Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Javokhir Sindarov, Hikaru Nakamura, Hans Niemann, Arjun Erigaisi, and Fabiano Caruana.