Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen Twice in Las Vegas

Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa shocked the chess world by beating Magnus Carlsen twice in three days

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In the semi-final’s first game, Praggnanandhaa forced Carlsen to resign after a tough 43-move battle

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Carlsen made a strong comeback by winning the reverse game, keeping the contest alive

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This remarkable performance highlights Praggnanandhaa’s rapid rise in freestyle chess

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The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam continues with more exciting matches to come

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