Praggnanandhaa was born on August 10, 2005, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Following in the footsteps of his elder sister, GM R. Vaishali, Praggnanandhaa earned his Grandmaster title at the remarkable age of 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days, becoming one of the youngest GMs in history.
Praggnanandhaa established himself among world chess royalty through fearless tactical play and astonishing endgame composure.
Her [cite - His] key strengths include:
His brilliant run to the FIDE World Cup final in 2023 and his historic live World No. 1 ranking milestone cemented his elite status.
2005 — Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2018 — Earned the Grandmaster title at age 12
2023 — Won Silver at the FIDE World Cup in Baku, qualifying for the Candidates Tournament
2025 — Achieved historic live World No. 1 rating ranking
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa represents the dazzling, brilliant vanguard of Indian chess.
His historic achievements alongside his sister R. Vaishali continue to inspire millions of young minds worldwide.
Age: 21
Gender: Male
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