Born on August 10, 2005, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, R Praggnanandhaa became one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess history and has continued to impress on the global stage ever since. Over the past few years, he has defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen multiple times and captured international attention with his outstanding performances at the FIDE World Cup.
His latest triumph marks his first-ever St. Louis Rapid & Blitz title, making it one of the most significant victories of his career. Along with the trophy, Praggnanandhaa received prize money of US$50,000 (approximately ₹47 lakh) and earned 13 valuable Grand Chess Tour points, strengthening his position in the overall standings.