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Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win Grand Chess Tour Title
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THE BRIEF
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Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa secured his maiden Grand Chess Tour title in St. Louis, USA, on August 28, 2026, becoming the first Indian player to achieve this feat.
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Praggnanandhaa overcame a deficit against Fabiano Caruana of the United States to win the grand finale with a final score of 15-13.
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The victory earns the Indian chess star a winning purse of $200,000 following his remarkable comeback performance on the final day of the tournament.