India, June 6 -- Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, securing the title with a crucial final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer in Oslo.

The 20-year-old chess star entered the final round in second place with 15 points but delivered under pressure, earning a classical win worth three points to finish on 18 points and claim one of the most coveted titles in world chess.

Praggnanandhaa's triumph marks a historic achievement for Indian chess, as no Indian player, including chess legend Viswanathan Anand or reigning world champion D Gukesh, had previously won the elite tournament since its inception in 2013.

After a slow start to the comp...