Chess Olympiad: Praggnanandhaa Beats Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri
· Sports · Times of India, en.chessbase
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured his first win at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, defeating Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri during India's Round 5 match against the Netherlands. Playing white, Praggnanandhaa handled a Ruy Lopez opening, trading a bishop for a rook to gain a tactical advantage in a long, grinding game. Despite Giri creating practical chances with a passed pawn on the c-file, Praggnanandhaa navigated a tricky rook-and-minor-piece endgame to seal the victory. Meanwhile, his sister Rameshbabu Vaishali suffered a defeat, capping off a mixed day for the Indian team. The performance follows Praggnanandhaa's recent wins at Norway Chess and the Grand Chess Tour Finals.
Why it matters
The victory strengthens India's campaign at the Chess Olympiad and reinforces Praggnanandhaa's standing as a leading player on the international chess circuit.
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