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Home » Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen in Las Vegas, Advances to Freestyle Grand Slam Quarterfinals

Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen in Las Vegas, Advances to Freestyle Grand Slam Quarterfinals

Ananya Pattnaik by Ananya Pattnaik
July 17, 2025
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Teenage Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa delivered a major statement in the global chess arena with a landmark victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the Freestyle Grand Slam Chess event in Las Vegas.


Playing with the white pieces, Praggnanandhaa displayed tactical brilliance and maturity beyond his years to dominate the five-time world champion and secure a place in the quarterfinals.

While the Indian prodigy has previously scored notable victories against Carlsen, this win stands out—coming against the founder of the Grand Slam Chess Tour, and on the heels of Pragg’s disappointing ninth-place finish in the Paris leg. The performance in Las Vegas marks a decisive comeback and underscores the 19-year-old’s growing stature in elite chess circles.

Carlsen Falters in Nevada

Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest player in the history of the game, suffered back-to-back defeats to Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So, before being edged out by Levon Aronian in a tiebreaker. As a result, Carlsen finished fifth in his group—failing to make the championship bracket in a rare stumble during this year’s tour.

He had previously won the legs in Karlsruhe and Paris, and secured a third-place finish in Weissenhaus, giving him a commanding lead in the overall standings. However, his early exit in Las Vegas opens the title race to other strong contenders.

Indian Success in Freestyle Format

Praggnanandhaa topped the White Group standings with 4.5 points after 7 rounds, confirming his place in the knockout stage. The tournament, played in a dynamic freestyle format, features two groups of eight players, with the top four from each advancing to the championship bracket.

Pragg also registered key wins against Vincent Keymer and WGM Bibisara Assaubayeva, further establishing his consistency and adaptability across time controls.

In the Black Group, fellow Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi also advanced by finishing third, behind Hikaru Nakamura and Hans Niemann. However, it was disappointment for Vidit Gujrathi, who ended at the bottom of the group and missed out on further contention.

What’s Next

With Carlsen out of the title race, and Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa emerging as strong frontrunners, the Freestyle Grand Slam is poised for a thrilling finish. For Pragg, this tournament presents both an opportunity for redemption and a chance to establish himself as a top-tier force on the global circuit.

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