The Economic Times

Norway Chess: Indeed an incredible milestone, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi; hails Praggnanandhaa's historic triumph

R Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. The young Grandmaster secured the victory with a strong late surge in Oslo. He defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen twice and achieved four consecutive wins. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay congratulated Praggnanandhaa on his remarkable achievement on X.