In the 2024 Tata Steel Chess Tournament, world champion Ding Liren of China was defeated by Ramesh Praggnandhaa on January 18, during the fourth round. In addition, this allowed him to overcome the all-time great Viswanathan Anand, the highest ranked player in India. Similarly, five-time world champion Anand has 2748.4 points, while young Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has 2748.3 points.
He defeated Anand in 62 moves with the black pieces, taking the top spot in India’s chess rankings. In addition, he has 2.5 points in the Masters event, placing him third in the battle.
Actually, India’s best player is now the adolescent chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. However, the Adani Group also provides assistance to chess players.
The former cricket star Sachin Tendulkar also gave Praggnandhaa acclaim for his captivating chess performance. Not to mention, he talked about how successful Ramesh Babu has been. He is currently a rising star in the chess world after defeating China’s Ding Liren, the current world champion.
Magnus Carlsen helped the Rameshbabu Praggnandhaa chess champion become proficient, which helped him become well-known last year. Similarly, this greatly aided his argument against China’s Ding Liren.
Other Players In Tata Steel Chess Tournament
In addition, the Grand Masters organization ranked Dutch chess player Anish Giri as the world’s best player. Giri defeated the teenage Indian Grand Master Gukesh, taking him to 3.5 points, thanks to his endgame skill. The frontrunner is ahead of Alireza Firouzja by just three points.
Vidit Santosh, a Gujarati player who is the third Indian participant in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024, gained the lead with two points after drawing with Jorden Van Foreest in the fourth round. In the game of chess, this player has also seized an impressive advantage.
Praggnanandhaa plays Anish Giri in the fifth round, and his compatriot Gukesh plays their respective players. If Rameshbabu Praggnandhaa chess champion, loses his battle against Anish Giri, Anand will once again be the top ranker.
In December last year, Rameshโs sister Vaishali became a grandmaster too. In addition, the duo are the worldโs first-ever brother-sister Grand Masters.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Rameshbabu Praggnandhaa Chess Champion has emerged as a phenomenon despite his young age. This 18-year-old chess player also makes his parents pleased and is well-known worldwide. He has already eclipsed Chinese Ding Liren and fellow countryman Viswanathan Anand. Finally, subscribe to our website, Scoopdose, for the most recent news from India and around the world.
