Watch: CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa after announcing Rs 50 lakh reward | TheBriefWire
Watch: CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa after announcing Rs 50 lakh reward
Published 8 June 2026 ยท politics
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh and a memento after his historic Norway Chess triumph
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh and a memento after his historic Norway Chess triumph.
The 20-year-old became the first Indian to win the title, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice and D. Gukesh. After starting poorly, he staged a remarkable comeback,
winning four straight games to secure the championship.