“It’s Not A Challenge To Play Magnus Carlsen On His Home Field”: R Praggnanandhaa

With under seven days to go until the renowned twelfth release of Norway Chess, India’s chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is amped up to explore every available opportunity, which incorporates world No. 1. Magnus Carlsen

With under seven days to go until the renowned twelfth release of Norway Chess, India’s chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is amped up to explore every available opportunity, which incorporates world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, title holder Ding Liren, and world No. 3 Hikaru Nakamura, among other worldwide stars. The occasion will be held in Stavanger, Norway, from May 27 to June 7. “I’m exceptionally blissful and eager to play Norwegian chess. The field is a major area of strength for many. This is maybe the most grounded field I have played, and I consider this to be an open door and a test to put forth a strong effort. I’m likewise anticipating playing in this time region, which I have not played elsewhere,” said the 18-year-old Pragg.

Considering his challenge with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at last year’s FIDE Chess World Cup, where he allowed the 32-year-old Norwegian a firm test, Pragg said, “I generally partake in a decent test. After the World Cup last year, this will be my most memorable traditional game with him. I’m very eager to play him and similarly eager to play the others. Almost certainly, the experience here will help me in later competitions.”

The youth from Chennai further underscored that playing Carlsen on his home turf (Norway) isn’t a test. “I don’t think playing Magnus on his home turf is quite difficult for me. Generally, it makes a difference to the player playing in his home; however, it won’t make any difference. Such a huge amount for me,” communicated a sure Pragg, who will likewise have his sister Vaishali Rameshbabu play in the renowned Norway Chess Ladies’ Competition.

“I’m glad to see a restrictive ladies’ competition being presented in Norwegian chess. It is an excellent drive since there are very few competitions for women. This will urge different associations to think of ladies’ competitions as well.

“My sister likewise will play there. I’m anticipating and perceiving the way that she will do,” he said.

With additional occasions being added to the global schedule, Pragg highlighted the development of chess overall and the rising open doors for youthful and impending players.

“It is a bustling timetable this year. After the Norway Chess, we move to Budapest for the Chess Olympiad, and I will likewise be playing for the Worldwide Chess Association not long from now. It is great to have such an astonishing association, which I think will assist with the game. As a chess fan, I’m glad to see this association develop. For the present, my attention is on Norway Chess, and I’m truly and intellectually ready to give my all there,” closed down Pragg.

The competition will be played in a two-fold cooperative organization with traditional time control, with every player getting 120 minutes for 40 maneuvers with an augmentation of 10 seconds after each move. After move 41, there is a 1-second augmentation.

If there should be an occurrence of a game completion in a draw, an Armageddon game will be played. In Armageddon, white gets 10 minutes, dark seven.

Dominating an old-style match will bring three focuses, while a player will get 1.5 focuses for winning Armageddon, and one point will be granted for losing Armageddon.

A full rundown of members at Norway Chess 2024:

Men’s class:

1. Magnus Carlsen (Norway), 2830, World No. 1

2. Fabiano Caruana (USA), 2804, World No. 2

3. Hikaru Nakamura (USA), 2788, World No. 3

4. The best on the planet Ding Liren (China), 2776, World No. 4

5. Alireza Firouzja (France), 2765, World No. 6

6. Praggnanandhaa R. (India), 2748, World No. 11

Ladies’ Class: (the position referenced is in the ladies’ part):

1. Koneru Humpy (India), 2554, World No. 2

2. Lei Tingjie (China), 2550, World No. 4

3. Ladies’ Best on the Planet Ju Wenjun (China), 2547, World No. 5

4. Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine), 2525, World No. 7

5. Vaishali Rameshbabu (India), 2481, World No. 14

6. Pia Cramling (Sweden), 2437, World No. 31