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R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour title after defeating American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in a thrilling final at the Saint Louis Chess Club. He made a remarkable comeback after trailing by six points at the start of the decisive day. Praggnanandhaa won both rapid games and held his nerve during the blitz phase to secure the title. The victory earned him USD 200,000 in prize money and added another major achievement to his successful year, following his Norway Chess triumph.