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Praggnanandhaa secures spot in Grand Chess Tour Final, earns praise from Gautam Adani

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Praggnanandhaa Secures Spot In Grand Chess Tour Final, Earns Praise From Gautam Adani

By IANS News August 29, 2025 • 10:42 AM View: 803

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani: Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the prestigious Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Final in Brazil after after finishing runner-up at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup, further cementing his place among the world’s elite players.

The Chennai-based Grandmaster continues to script history, inspiring a new generation of Indian chess enthusiasts.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani was among the first to congratulate the youngster, lauding his remarkable achievement.

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