Fide World Cup News

Indian chess player R Praggnanandhaa lost to Magnus Carlsen in the tie-break final of the FIDE World Cup 1.5-0.5, on Thursday. The tie-break between the two was played after the first two matches ended in draws.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa impressed once again as he drew the second classical game in the final of the FIDE World Cup, against the world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen on Wednesday. Both the players settled for a draw after 30 moves in the match, and one-and-a-half hours of play.

On Thursday, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa advanced to the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess competition after defeating fellow countryman Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 in a sudden death tie-break. The 17-year-old qualified for the semis against American ace Fabiano Caruana.