FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa defeats world No 1 Magnus Carlsen to finish runner-up

FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa defeats world No 1 Magnus Carlsen to finish runner-up

Aug 22, 2022 - 10:30
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FTX Crypto Cup: R Praggnanandhaa defeats world No 1 Magnus Carlsen to finish runner-up

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa concluded an impressive campaign at the FTX Crypto Cup in Miami with a victory over world No 1 Magnus Carlsen to finish second overall in the standings.

Praggnanandhaa defeated the the Norwegian chess star in the blitz playoff in the seventh round after being tied 2-2 in the regulation game to finish runner-up with 15 points in the standings.

Carlsen finished marginally ahead of the Indian prodigy with 16 points to his name, clinching the tournament that is part of the Champions Chess Tour for a second year in a row.

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