February 3, 2025 10:20 AM

R Praggnanandhaa stuns World Champion D Gukesh to win Tata Steel Chess Masters

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made an extraordinary comeback in the title clash to defeat reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh 2-1 in the tiebreaker, clinching the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament title on Sunday, February 2. After a dramatic final round filled with surprises, the two young players found themselves tied at 8.5 points each following the 13th and final round, setting up a high-stakes tiebreaker. Both Indian players, who had showcased aggressive and innovative styles throug...