{"id":18420,"date":"2026-06-08T13:32:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/watch-rs-50-lakh-reward-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-plays-chess-with-norway-chess-champion-r-praggnanandhaa-chess-news\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:02:49","slug":"watch-rs-50-lakh-reward-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-plays-chess-with-norway-chess-champion-r-praggnanandhaa-chess-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/watch-rs-50-lakh-reward-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-plays-chess-with-norway-chess-champion-r-praggnanandhaa-chess-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Rs 50 lakh reward! Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plays chess with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa | Chess News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131582303,imgsize-31028,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-with-norway-chess-champion-r-praggnanandhaa-screengrab.jpg\" alt=\"Watch: Rs 50 lakh reward! Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plays chess with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa\" title=\"Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab)\">Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento.<!-- --> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The event also featured a friendly chess game between the Chief Minister and the 20-year-old Grandmaster. Senior government officials, sports authorities, and Praggnanandhaa\u2019s parents attended the ceremony.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Praggnanandhaa made history in Oslo by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. His remarkable campaign included two classical-format victories over World No. 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/magnus-carlsen\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Magnus Carlsen<\/a> and an important win against reigning World Champion D Gukesh. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Praising his calmness and brilliance on the international stage, the Chief Minister handed over the award on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Watch:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>The triumph was even more impressive considering Praggnanandhaa\u2019s difficult start. After six rounds, he was at the bottom of the standings in sixth place and had recently slipped to No. 16 in the world rankings. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>However, he turned things around with four consecutive wins, including another victory over Carlsen and a crucial win over Gukesh. The streak was the tournament\u2019s first four-game winning run since Carlsen achieved the feat in 2021.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">ALSO READ: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/chess\/r-praggnanandhaa-exclusive-interview-winning-ahead-of-magnus-carlsen-is-something-ive-always-wanted\/articleshow\/131556251.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">R Praggnanandhaa Exclusive Interview: &#8216;Winning ahead of Magnus Carlsen is something I&#8217;ve always wanted&#8217;<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>Going into the final round, Praggnanandhaa trailed leader Wesley So by half a point and knew a win was essential. Playing with the white pieces against Vincent Keymer, he seized his opportunity and secured a vital victory. The result earned him the full three points, taking his tally to 18 points and moving him into first place overall.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>The title marked a major milestone in Indian chess, highlighting Praggnanandhaa\u2019s resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity to claim one of the sport\u2019s most prestigious crowns.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/chess\/watch-rs-50-lakh-reward-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-plays-chess-with-norway-chess-champion-r-praggnanandhaa\/articleshow\/131581690.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. 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