In an exhilarating showdown that lasted three days and spanned four intense games across two formats, India's rising chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa stood as the second runners-up in the face-off against the reigning chess champion Magnus Carlsen in the World Cup on Thursday.
The gripping clash culminated in a victory for Carlsen, marking his inaugural triumph at the FIDE World Cup.
Carlsen's path to victory was solidified during the second game of the tiebreaker, following a draw in each of the preceding matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Despite his ultimate defeat, the FIDE World Cup has been a remarkable journey for the 18-year-old Chennai native.
During the World Cup, Praggnanandhaa achieved the distinction of being the youngest-ever finalist, a remarkable feat considering his age of 18.
Furthermore, he also holds the distinction of being the lowest-ranked player to reach the final stage of the World Cup.
