Praggnanandhaa Emerges Victorious in UzChess Cup After Epic Comeback
Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu clinched the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters title in a thrilling fashion. Despite facing setbacks, he bounced back to defeat top opponents and secure the first-place prize of $20,000. The tournament featured intense battles and surprising outcomes, making it a memorable event for chess enthusiasts.
GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, the Indian number-one and world number-four, made a stunning comeback to win the 2025 UzChess Cup Masters. He defeated GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the final rounds before clinching the title in tiebreaks over GM Javokhir Sindarov and Abdusattorov. This victory came after GM Richard Rapport had seemingly dashed Praggnanandhaa's hopes with a remarkable performance.
Praggnanandhaa claimed the first-place prize of $20,000, with Sindarov taking $15,000 for 2nd place and Abdusattorov receiving $10,000 for 3rd place.
When we last reported on the UzChess Cup, Praggnanandhaa had faced setbacks but bounced back strongly in the final rounds. Despite facing tough competition, he displayed exceptional skill and determination to emerge victorious in the tournament.
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