New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Vice-president CP Radhakrishnan hailed grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa for his Grand Chess Tour (GCT) tour title win, saying that the triumph showcases India's growing stature in chess on the world stage.

Staging a memorable comeback that the young grandmaster will undoubtedly remember for his life, Praggnanandhaa went from trailing 3-9 in the classical phase to winning the title against the US's Fabiano Caruana on Thursday.

Posting on his X, Radhakrishnan wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian player to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title. This historic triumph is a testament to Praggnanandhaa's exceptional talent, determination, composure and relentless...