
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Grandmaster
Country:
India
Place of birth:
Chennai, India
World Ranking:
8
Rating:
2758
Born:
2005
Grandmaster at:
12 yrs, 10mo, 13dys
| Pos | Score | Rating | Sb |
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| 2758 |
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Biography
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, an Indian prodigy becoming the youngest International Master and second youngest Grandmaster at the time, has garnered attention for his rapid rise and fearless play.
He was part of the winning Indian team in the 45th Olympiad and is the current Tata Steel Masters champion, defending his title in 2026. Pragg is also the winner of the 2025 FIDE circuit, obtaining him a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

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