Chess World Cup final 2023 Highlights R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen: First Game Ends In A Draw
Chess World Cup Final 2023: In a game where both players displayed some intense grit, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has drawn against world no. 1 Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:August 22, 2023 07:46 PM IST
Chess World Cup Final 2023 Highlights: In a game where both players displayed some intense grit, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has drawn against world no. 1 Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. Now the match moves on to the second game. If the match is not decided in the second game also, then the tie-breakers will set in. This is the 20th time that Praggnanandhaa is taking on Carlsen, with the latter holding a slight advantage in head-to-head. The 18-year-old became the youngest Indian finalist after beating Fabiano Caruana 3.5-2.5 in a semi-final decided by a single tiebreak win. The last Indian to reach the final was Viswanathan Anand, who is a two-time World Cup winner in 2000 and 2002.
Here are the Highlights of R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Straight from Baku, Azerbaijan
- 19:46 (IST)Chess World Cup: Thank you and do join us tomorrow!After the first game ended in a draw, the final now moves on to the second game on Wednesday. If the game does not yield a result, the tie-breakers.Do join us for the live coverage tomorrow!
- 19:40 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen: Time pressure!Praggnanandhaa started solid with Carlsen under time pressure. In fact, Carlsen took 28 minutes to make one of his moves. However, later it was Praggnanandhaa who came under pressure and settled for a draw!
- 19:33 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: Tight match!After 35 moves, both players agreed to draw. The second game will be played on Wednesday
- 19:32 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: It's a draw!The first game of the Chess World Cup final has ended in a draw.
- 19:22 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: 28 moves1 c4 e52 Nc3 Nf63 Nf3 Nc64 g3 d55 cxd5 Nxd56 Bg2 Nf67 b4 Bd68 b5 Nd49 Qa4 Nxf3+10 Bxf3 O-O11 O-O a612 d3 h613 Ba3 Rb814 Bxd6 cxd615 Rab1 axb516 Qxb5 Bd717 Qb6 Bc618 Qxd8 Rfxd819 Bxc6 bxc620 Kg2 Ra821 Rb6 Rdc822 Rc1 d523 Rc2 Nd724 Rb1 Nc525 Rbc1 Ra526 Nb1 Ne627 Nd2 Rca828 Nf3 e4
- 19:09 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: Indian behind on time!Praggnanandhaa continues to fall behind on time. However, that does not mean that he has fallen behind in this excellently played game. One thing Praggnanandhaa has proven is that he is strong in playing the fast game.
- 19:00 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Caruana loses!Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana has lost the first game of the third-place playoff against Abasov.
- 18:33 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: Both players have sacrificed queens!Both Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen have lost their queens. This game is coming to life. Anything can happen now.
- 18:30 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: First 16 moves!1 c4 e52 Nc3 Nf63 Nf3 Nc64 g3 d55 cxd5 Nxd56 Bg2 Nf67 b4 Bd68 b5 Nd49 Qa4 Nxf3+10 Bxf3 O-O11 O-O a612 d3 h613 Ba3 Rb814 Bxd6 cxd615 Rab1 axb516 Qxb5 Bd7
- 18:28 (IST)Ches World Cup Live: Praggnanandhaa take his time!The Indian grandmaster takes his time to contemplate his 15th move, and he falls behind on time vs Carlsen.
- 18:22 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Body language speaks!The body language of the two stars speak for itself. Carlsen has looked more under pressure while Praggnanandhaa has looked almost medidative.
- 18:04 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Clock ticking for CarlsenThe rule of the game is that the two chess geniuses have got 1 hour and 30 minutes to make the first 40 moves. It will be followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the contest. Magnus has so played 13 moves
- 17:49 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Watch the Indian's seventh move!
Praggnanandhaa's 7.b4. pic.twitter.com/8FqwlBUsD6
— Olimpiu Di Luppi (@olimpiuurcan) August 22, 2023 - 17:45 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Know more about the Indian championPraggnanandhaa, who was born on August 10, 2005 in Chennai, defeated world No.3 Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the semi-final on Monday. The 18-year-old edged out Caruana following a 1-1 tie in their two-game classical series, to set up a captivating final against Carlsen. He is the first Indian in 21 years to reach the final of the Chess World Cup since Viswanathan Anand, who won the world title 2000 and 2002.
- 17:27 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Anand brings in the Chandrayaan reference!"He is going to play Magnus Carlsen. Just so much happening. Personally D Gukesh crossed me the ratings in 37 years. R Praggnanandhaa then becomes the first Indian to reach the semi-final and final. It's a two game match, So, he will play today and tomorrow. Tomorrow, he could be the first Indian to win a World Cup after I did. So, which is weird. And if he does it tomorrow around the time Chandrayaan lands on the moon, it will be too much," Viswanthan Anand told NDTV.
- 17:19 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: First 10 moves!1 c4 e52 Nc3 Nf63 Nf3 Nc64 g3 d55 cxd5 Nxd56 Bg2 Nf67 b4 Bd68 b5 Nd49 Qa4 Nxf3+10 Bxf3 O-O
- 17:11 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: Praggnanandhaa ahead on timePraggnanandhaa is ahead on time now as Magnus is taking a lot of time to contemplate his move
- 17:02 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: Carlsen taking his timeThe five-time world champion is taking his time for his move. The Indian teenager has clearly put him under pressure.
- 16:57 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Intense contest!
The final of the #FIDEWorldCup has started!
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 22, 2023
Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen fight for tournament victory, while Caruana and Abasov for the bronze medal!
Watch the broadcast with IM/WGM Irene Sukandar and GM Irina Krush, and follow the games at https://t.co/QFOcXYYqdn pic.twitter.com/Bgf5Y0Pk2H - 16:52 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Extra motivation for Carlsen!Magnus Carlsen has not the FIDE World Cup so far. This is the first time that he is in the final
- 16:50 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: The first moves1 c4 e52 Nc3 Nf63 Nf3 Nc64 g3 d55 cxd5 Nxd5
- 16:47 (IST)Praggnanandhaa Vs Carlsen Live: An English opening
The Carlsen versus Praggnanandhaa World Cup final starts off with an English Opening. https://t.co/jcXWq6b6MZ pic.twitter.com/gd36UCYh6M
— Olimpiu Di Luppi (@olimpiuurcan) August 22, 2023 - 16:33 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: We are underway!The 1st match starts here in Baku as Pragg takes on Carlsen.
- 16:23 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Calm before the storm!We are moments away from the start of the first match! Can Pragg spoil the party for Carlsen by becoming the youngest ever World Cup champion?
- 16:20 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Game recognises game!
: A great moment for Praggnanandhaa, as Magnus Carlsen congratulates him for his stunning victory over world #2 Hikaru Nakamura in round 4!
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 22, 2023
Praggnanandhaa reached the final by prevailing against #3 Fabiano Caruana; can he pull off another upset and claim the #FIDEWorldCup... pic.twitter.com/yLTY6ZMmkP - 16:03 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Tie-break scenario explained!We might see two more games if two tie-break games do not find us a World Cup winner. However, they will be played in rapid format with a time control of 25 minutes for each player + 10 seconds increment per move, starting from the first move.Two more rapid games will come in picture if the tie-break does not give us the winner, but this time with a time control of of 10 minutes for each player + 10 seconds increment per move, starting from 1st move.
- 15:56 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: So, how will this tie work?Pragg and Carlsen will play two classice matches, first on Tuesday and the second on Wednesday.The time limit for each game should be: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by another 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an increment of 30 seconds per move starting from first move.
- 15:54 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Can Pragg makes it 2 in 2 in 2023?Praggnanandhaa defeated Carlsen in February 2022 at the Airthings Masters, but the Norwegian has a slight edge, when it comes to head-to-head meetings.
- 15:14 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Can Pragg beat his idol?Pragg and Carlsen both chase their maiden World Cup title. Carlsen has won everything, but a World Cup title has eluded him. Can he break the duck or will Pragg pull off another shock? Stau tuned for all the action as it happen.
- 15:01 (IST)Chess World Cup Live: Hello!Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Chess World Cup 2023 final between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlser.