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TN CM Vijay Plays Chess With Praggnanandhaa, Awards Rs 50 Lakh For Norway Chess Triumph
Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday felicitated chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa for his historic triumph at the Norway Chess tournament and presented him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh. The meeting took an engaging turn when CM Vijay and the 20-year-old Grandmaster sat down across a chessboard for a friendly game.
Praggnanandhaa created history in Oslo by becoming the first-ever Indian to clinch the Norway Chess title. His campaign included a rare feat; defeating home favourite and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in the classical format, alongside a crucial victory over reigning World Champion D. Gukesh.
Lauding the youngster's exceptional intellect and composure on the global stage, CM Vijay handed over the Rs 50 lakh cheque as a token of appreciation on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority, along with a memento for bringing laurels to both Tamil Nadu and the nation.
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