Not Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa is India’s No. 1 chess player now
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has officially become India’s No. 1 chess player after a landmark victory at the UzChess Cup Masters. The 19-year-old Grandmaster defeated Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov with the Black pieces in the final round, clinching the prestigious title and making a significant mark on Indian chess history. With this win, his live rating soared to 2778.3, making him World No. 4 — his highest ranking to date — and pushing him ahead of legendary player Viswanathan Anand in classical live ratings.
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