Praggnanandhaa

R Praggnanandhaa is struggling at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, with only 4.5 points after 11 rounds. The Indian grandmaster, who qualified for the upcoming Candidates Tournament, has cited fatigue from a hectic schedule as a factor in his performance. Despite the dip, he remains optimistic about his preparation for the March event.

January 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured his first victory at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026, ending a nine-round winless streak against compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram. He dismissed suggestions that his poor form stems from concealing preparation for the upcoming FIDE Candidates 2026. Praggnanandhaa emphasized that he has not yet begun training for the event.