In an electrifying finale at the Chess World Cup 2023, the reigning World No. 1, Magnus Carlsen, clinched his first-ever World Cup title. He secured this triumph by prevailing over India’s prodigious young talent, R Praggnanandhaa, in the tie-breakers of the final clash held in Baku on Thursday, August 24.
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Despite grappling with a bout of food poisoning, Magnus Carlsen drew upon his extensive experience and strategic prowess to emerge victorious against the young Indian prodigy. R Praggnanandhaa had earned a formidable reputation for his ability to defeat strong opponents, making him a “giant killer” in the world of chess.