Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa receives Rs 50 lakh from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after historic Norway Chess win; becomes first Indian champion of the event

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess 2026, defeating Vincent Keymer and becoming the first Indian champion.

R Praggnanandhaa was crowned champion of Norway Chess 2026 title after securing a final-round victory over Vincent Keymer.

R Praggnanandhaa made history by winning the Norway Chess title. He is the first Indian to achieve this prestigious feat. Praggnanandhaa secured a classical win in the final…

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title, defeating Keymer in final round to finish with 18 points in a historic elite chess triumph.