Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa just made history — first Indian to clinch Norway Chess Tournament. Tamil Nadu's Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C . Joseph Vijay celebrated the feat on Saturday. In message shared on X,Arlekar called it one of chess world's toughest battles,where endurance,intellect and composure reign supreme.
Arlekar said he's immensely proud of Praggnanandhaa's win. Dedication and perseverance that inspire young Indian chess players. Victory's significance echoes through Tamil Nadu,all across nation .
Chief Minister Vijay also hit X to praise Praggnanandhaa's stunning performance,which included taking down reigning champ Magnus Carlsen twice. Vijay noted young Grandmaster's impressive streak — four wins in a row . Cementing his place in chess history. He wished Praggnanandhaa well for future,expecting more wins for this talented player…
