Updated 23 August 2023 at 16:35 IST
With Praggnanandhaa's rise as India's new Chess jewel, the country where the game originated has turned its attention towards the new star. Wishes are pouring in from every part for the 18-year-old, as the final frontier in the form of Magnus Carlsen awaits him. Praggnanandhaa has done the once precedented and will face the 5-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023. The first classical between Pragg vs Carlsen ended in a dra3w. Now all eyes are on the second classical game. The second classical match between the finalists will take place on August 23, 2023.
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Get ready for the second game of the final between Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa!
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 23, 2023
Will the world #1 add the prestigious #FIDEWorldCup to his impressive trophy cabinet, or will the young sensation make history by becoming the youngest-ever winner?
The final classical game… pic.twitter.com/Q9JE6W4ew6
The second classical game between Pragg and Magnus will be played today (August 23, 2023). The board action will start at 4:30 PM IST.
The R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 final will be live-streamed on the official YouTube channel of FIDE Chess.
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Since YouTube is present in most countries, therefore, one can tune into the official YouTube channel of FIDE Chess, wherever you are at the scheduled time, to watch the match live.
Published 23 August 2023 at 16:35 IST