R Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Ding Liren, becomes no.1 Indian Chess player

Rising chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa claims the No. 1 Indian player spot, surpassing Viswanathan Anand. His achievement follows a victory over world champion Ding Liren at Tata Steel Masters, propelling him to 11th overall. Known for defeating elite players, his success includes a runner-up finish in the 2023 FIDE World Cup, securing a place in the Candidates Tournament.