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Jun 7, 2026
R Praggnanandhaa Exclusive Interview: 'Winning ahead of Magnus Carlsen is something I've always wanted'

The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom of the open-category standings, only to produce a remarkable comeback that included two classical victories over Carlsen, a win over the reigning world champion Dommaraju Gukesh and a final-round classical win over Germany No. 1 Vincent Keymer.

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‘Taking risks part of Gukesh’s identity’: Coach Gajewski

D Gukesh's coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, acknowledges the young champion's aggressive style, stating it's integral to his identity and led to his world title. Despite recent criticisms, Gajewski believes Gukesh can return to the top, emphasizing that his current weaknesses were present even during his championship win, fueled by immense confidence.

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