Praggnanandhaa Beats Keymer to Reach 2026 Grand Chess Tour Final
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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second Classical semifinal of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals, sealing his place in the summit clash. With under 10 seconds on his clock, Praggnanandhaa paused to adjust a tumbling pawn before pressing it, a moment that left commentator Maurice Ashley mid-sentence in disbelief. Keymer, who had the better position, crumbled in the time scramble, a pattern American GM Wesley So had flagged earlier in the match. Praggnanandhaa had earlier won Norway Chess, underlining his rise among the world's elite.
Why it matters
Praggnanandhaa's run strengthens India's standing in elite global chess and puts him in contention for a premier title on the international circuit.
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