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'Pragg is No. 1 in the world': Anand after India's first GCT title | Exclusive
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AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana with a score of 15-13 to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St. Louis, marking a strong recovery from his previous performance at the 2026 Candidates tournament. With this victory, he becomes the first Indian player to secure the championship. Following the win, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand commended his tenacity and described him as the leading player globally.
WHY IT MATTERS
This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian chess as Praggnanandhaa becomes the first player from the country to win the Grand Chess Tour title, earning high praise from chess legend Viswanathan Anand.
Praggnanandhaa has completed a remarkable comeback after his disappointing 2026 Candidates campaign, winning the Grand Chess Tour Finals in St Louis by beating Fabiano Caruana 15-13. He became the first Indian to win the title. Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand praised his resilience and said, “I think at the moment, I would say he's the number one player in the world.”
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