10Photo© hindustantimes.comPraggnanandhaa claims maiden classical chess win over World No. 1 Carlsen in Norway Chess Tournament
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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa claimed his maiden classical game victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen to take the sole lead in the Norway Chess tournament. The 18-year-old Indian, who has beaten Carlsen in the rapid/exhibition games quite a few times, took the leader's position with 5.5 points after three rounds.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Grandmaster and World No. 1 player Magnus Carlsen during a match.(PTI)
Praggnanandhaa was playing with white pieces and his victory pushed home favourite Carlsen to the fifth spot in the points table. Classical chess, also known as slow chess, allows players significant amount of time to make their moves, usually at least one hour.
“ Whether it's a loss or win, I try not to let the emotion affect my next game,
R Praggnanandhaa,
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“ I don’t know, I will have to check. I didn’t think I played really well. I did find some best moves. It’s not my best game for sure.
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa after beating Magnus Carlsen: ‘His opening was…
“ His opening was provocative. I said he wants to fight, because otherwise he could play something solid. I didn’t mind at all. We’ll fight and we’ll see how it goes,
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa after beating Magnus Carlsen: ‘His opening was…
“ I’m feeling good. The game was quite interesting. I got a very good position from the opening. I kind of misplayed it at some point. I allowed bishop e3, f6… then I was told that I still played…
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa after beating Magnus Carlsen: ‘His opening was…
“ My prep stopped at bishop d3. I didn’t think he would play this and also queen c7 was a surprise. I couldn’t remember anything after that.
R Praggnanandhaa,
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