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R Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, one of the most prestigious events in world chess. The 20-year-old Grandmaster secured the title after defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the final round and finishing with 18 points. His remarkable campaign included four consecutive victories in the later stages of the tournament and two classical wins against former World Champion Magnus Carlsen. This achievement is particularly significant because even renowned Indian players such as Viswanathan Anand and D Gukesh had never won the Norway Chess title, making Praggnanandhaa’s success a landmark moment for Indian chess.