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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious at the Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest, Romania. The tournament ended with Praggnanandhaa, Alireza Firouzja, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave tied at 5.5 points after nine rounds, leading to a three-way tiebreak. After two drawn games, Praggnanandhaa secured his win by defeating Vachier-Lagrave in the final tiebreaker. This prestigious victory adds to his growing reputation on the international chess circuit and highlights his composure under pressure against top-tier opponents. His win at this elite tournament further cements his position as one of the rising stars in global chess.