Sports · 29 August 2026

Praggnanandhaa defeats Fabiano Caruana to win Grand Chess Tour title

Exam-focused facts from the 29 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • R Praggnanandhaa defeated Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the final of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals.
  • He became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title.
  • He won a prize money of $200,000 (approximately INR 1.91 crore).
  • He overcame a six-point deficit after the classical games by winning both rapid games and holding his composure in the blitz section.

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