💥16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Outclasses World No. 1 Carlsen at Freestyle Grand Slam
In a thrilling turn of events, the chess world witnessed another historic moment as the teenage Indian sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa outplayed world number one Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament held in Las Vegas.
Praggnanandhaa, who has been making waves in the chess world with his exceptional skills, demonstrated his adaptability and flexibility yet again by securing a decisive victory against the senior player.
🌟Key Moments of the Game
- ✅ Playing with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa dominated the game from the start.
- ✅ The turning point came in the last six minutes of the game where the young prodigy showcased his superior skills.
🏆Tournament Standings and Winnings
With this win, Praggnanandhaa secured an outright lead in his group and paved the way to a quarterfinal standing. He currently shares the joint lead in the White Group on 4.5 points after 7 rounds.
The event offers a total prize pool of $750,000 with $200,000 reserved for the winner. The top four players from each group will advance to the next stage while the bottom half will play against each other.
🌟Contender Arjun Erigaisi
Alongside Praggnanandhaa, another Indian player, Arjun Erigaisi also made a strong showing by securing a position in the strong third place from the Black Group.
📝Freestyle Chess Explained
Freestyle chess, also known as Fischer random chess or chess 960, is a relatively new format where the position of the pieces is randomly changed at the start of the game.
The lack of theory in books has made this version of chess popular as tame draws out of openings have vanished, leading to a lot of fighting games from the beginning.
📈What's Next for These Chess Prodigies?
With the Freestyle Grand Slam event in Las Vegas wrapping up, the world champions D Gukesh will be participating in the main event of the Grandmaster tour in about a month's time.
🏆Final Thoughts
Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi on their impressive performances. With their adaptability and flexibility, they continue to prove that age is just a number in the world of chess.
