Praggnanandhaa`s thrilling victory at the Superbet Chess Classic marks his first Grand Chess Tour title, defeating top rivals.

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has etched his name in chess history by clinching the 2025 Superbet Chess Classic Romania title, marking his inaugural Grand Chess Tour victory. In a nail-biting playoff finale, Praggnanandhaa showcased his tactical brilliance, overcoming formidable opponents Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alireza Firouzja in a series of blitz games. The young prodigy walked away with a prize of $77,667, while both Vachier-Lagrave and Firouzja earned $67,667 each for their commendable performances.

In another highlight of the chess calendar, GM Nihal Sarin delivered a stunning performance in the final round of the Asian Individual 2025 (Men), decisively defeating GM Bardiya Daneshvar from Iran. This victory further solidifies Sarin`s reputation as one of the rising stars in the chess world. Meanwhile, the 2025 African Individual Chess Championships announced their round 8 pairings, adding to the excitement of the ongoing tournament.

At the Sharjah Masters, players Dai, Indjic, and Visakh have started strong, each securing two wins in their initial matches. Additionally, GM Guha Mitrabha triumphed in the Chess.com King of the Hill Championship, defeating FM Semyon Puzyrevsky in the final, showcasing the depth of talent in the current chess landscape.

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