Praggnanandhaa’s brilliant performance praised 

Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin congratulated Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa for his performance at the 2023 FIDE World Cup.

Praggnanandhaa, who had a dream run in the tournament, was defeated by world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the finals.

In his message on X (formerly Twitter), the Governor said: “Praggnanandhaa, with your stunningly brilliant performances, you have won the hearts of every Indian and made the country proud. You are a reflection of a resurgent confident India. The country loves you immensely”.

In his message addressed, Mr. Stalin said despite the final results, the grandmaster’s achievement resonated with the dreams of 140 crore Indians.

“Your journey to the final, defeating world #2 Nakamura and #3 Caruana, has left us awestruck,” he said.

“Your silver medal and entry to the FIDE Candidates Tournament are milestones that will inspire generations to come,” he added.

“This is no small feat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he led the nation in hailing young Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa’s runner-up finish at the FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.

“We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals,” PM Modi wrote on ‘X’, formerly Twitter.

“This is no small feat. Wishing him the very best for his upcoming tournaments.” President of India Droupadi Murmu also credited Praggnanandhaa for displaying the “highest level of excellence”.

Former Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore lauded the young Indian for giving his best.