Praggnanandhaa`s thrilling victory in the Superbet Chess Classic highlights his rise in the chess world, alongside Mitrabha`s community win.

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has made headlines by winning the prestigious Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, marking his first Grand Chess Tour victory. The tournament concluded in a thrilling three-way tie, prompting a single round-robin blitz tiebreak. Despite the intense competition, Praggnanandhaa showcased his tactical prowess in a decisive final blitz game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, ultimately securing victory and earning $77,667 along with nine rating points, which maintains his position at No. 7 in the world rankings.

In addition to the Superbet Chess Classic, the Chess.com King of the Hill Community Chess Championship saw GM Guha Mitrabha emerge as the champion. Mitrabha triumphed over FM Semyon Puzyrevsky in the final, claiming the $750 first prize amidst a field of 3,500 participants. The event featured a grueling qualification marathon and knockout rounds, highlighting the competitive spirit of community chess.

Furthermore, the 1st Chess.sg Speed Chess Championship in Singapore featured both Rapid and Blitz events, attracting local and international players to the Bukit Timah Shopping Centre. The excitement continues with the 8th Sharjah Masters, a nine-round Swiss open for players with a 2500+ Elo rating, showcasing top talent from around the globe.

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