R Praggnanandhaa Statements
R Praggnanandhaa - Latest statements from the press
Indian chess player
“ I’m not someone who was naturally ambitious. I didn’t have a strong will to win,
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Pragg interview: ‘I didn’t have a strong will to win. I had to learn…
“ He worked probably more than me in this tournament. He is a dedicated person. He worked a lot. It’s difficult to put it in hours or words. He basically always has a plan for my next game before I even…
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Vaibhav Suri: Behind Pragg’s GCT title is a coach who didn’t sleep for…
“ He completely messed up his sleep schedule because of me. He couldn’t come here because of some visa issues, but he stayed connected with me despite the massive time difference. His sleep cycle must…
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Vaibhav Suri: Behind Pragg’s GCT title is a coach who didn’t sleep for…
“ Honestly, I didn't think I had much of a chance today. A six-point deficit is a lot. You basically need to do what I did,
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Praggnanandhaa scripts history as first Indian to win Grand Chess Tour
“ When you see the score, everything looks smooth but it wasn’t the case,
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Everything looks smooth but it wasn’t the case: Pragg
“ I think this is like the biggest win of my career. It was also stronger in terms of average rating. In tournaments like Wijk Aan Zee, you have some 2600-rated players, but here it's just the top…
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Praggnanandhaa describes Norway triumph as biggest win of his career
“ I’m quite proud about this game because this is how I usually lose to him. He does some weird, creative stuff, I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing. So, I thought I…
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Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh, in race for Norway Chess title
“ Quite proud about this game honestly, because this is how I usually lose to him. He does some weird creative stuff. I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing. I thought I…
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After Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to go second at Norway…
“ I think everyone is strong here, it's not just about Magnus. There is also like other strong players. So, you have to do well against everyone. And, I didn't have some good moments early in the…
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Praggnanandhaa relishes having a shot at title after ending Carlsen…
“ It’s more important for the tournament that I get this win than thinking that it’s Magnus. Of course, it’s great to do it against Magnus but I think winning any game in this stage of the tournament is…
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Praggnanandhaa takes down Carlsen for the second time in a row
“ If you see Fabi, Hikaru, they are still competing at the top. But our generation has also won everything a world champion, a challenger, a World Cup winner, and other major titles,
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I don’t feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen:…
“ I think beating him in any format is good, but more than that, winning at this stage of the tournament is more important, especially in classical where you get three points,
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I don’t feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen:…