Praggnanandhaa

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

Grandmaster
Country: India
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Place of birth: Chennai, India
World Ranking: 8
Rating: 2758
Born: 2005
Grandmaster at: 12 yrs, 10mo, 13dys
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2758
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Praggnanandhaa
Rameshbabu, Praggnanandhaa
2758

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.

Praggnanandhaa Tata Steel Masters 2024

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