Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates R Praggnanandhaa After Young Chess Star Beats Magnus Carlsen at Ongoing Airthings Masters
Praggnanandhaa, 16, left the chess world impressed with a stunning win over reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen. Playing black, Praggnanandhaa beat Carlsen in 39 moves in a Tarrasch variation game. With this win, he became only the third Indian to defeat the Norwegian stalwart.
Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on R Praggnanandhaa after the young chess star got the better of world number one Magnus Carlsen at the ongoing Airthings Masters. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "All of 16, and to have beaten the experienced & decorated Magnus Carlsen, and that too while playing black, is magical!" R Praggnanandhaa Quick Facts: All You Need To Know About Indian Grandmaster Who Beat World Number One Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters
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