Tata Steel Chess Masters: Praggnanandhaa Wins Championship Tied Against Gukesh

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa became the champion of Tata Steel Chess Masters after winning the tie-breaker against D. Gukesh decisively.

Last Round Fights and Tie-Breaker Showdown

  • Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa tallied 8.5 points at the end of the event to share first place.
  • In the 13th and last round, Gukesh was to lose to Arjun Erigaisi, while Praggnanandhaa was also checkmated by Vincent Keymer.
  • The Championship was decided via the tiebreaker match, wherein Praggnanandhaa emerged as the champion.

This win adds another top title into the bank of Praggnanandhaa in chess.