India, Sept. 3 -- Six points down, facing the defending champion and with little going in his favour, R Praggnanandhaa had every reason to write off his chances on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour 2026 in Saint Louis, USA. Instead, the Chennai-born chess star turned the deficit around to lift the trophy, becoming the first Indian to win the championship since its inception in 2015. "My chances weren't high but I wanted to give it a fight on the last day. I wanted to make sure that I don't give it easy for my opponent and I just turned with confidence. Winning the whole tour, the final, it feels amazing." says Praggnanandhaa

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