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Praggnanandhaa (Pragg): Interactive Profile + Best Games Explorer

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Full name: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Born: 10 Aug 2005 Native place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu GM at: 12y 10m 13d Peak classical: 2785

Pronunciation tip: Prag-nyuh-NAHN-dhaa (fans often shorten it to “Pragg”).

♟️ Five Famous Pragg Moments

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What you’ll see A key position + the main plan with arrows
Why this helps You get the “shape” of the idea in 10 seconds
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Commonly asked questions

Commonly asked questions

“Praggnanandhaa native place”Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
“Praggnanandhaa GM age”12 years, 10 months, 13 days
“Praggnanandhaa peak rating”2785 (classical peak shown in major rating histories)
“Who is Praggnanandhaa?”Indian chess grandmaster (often called “Pragg”), elite top-level competitor
“When did he start playing chess?”At age 3, after being introduced to the game by watching his older sister (and fellow GM), Vaishali Rameshbabu.
“What number Grandmaster of India is he?”He became India's 52nd Grandmaster in 2018.
🦁 Studying tip: If you love Pragg’s fearless practical style, study attacking conversion themes (not just openings).

People also ask: Praggnanandhaa

What is the current rank of Praggnanandhaa?

Rank changes month-to-month. The quickest reliable check is his official FIDE rating profile (linked in this page’s “Profile links”).

Has anyone reached a 3000 rating in chess?

No. 3000 Elo is a famous milestone that has never been reached in standard classical ratings.

Is Praggnanandhaa a millionaire?

There isn’t a verified public figure for his personal net worth. Treat exact numbers online as speculation.

Has Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen?

Yes — he has scored headline results against top players including Carlsen in faster formats. Exact counts depend on the time control and event list.

What is Praggnanandhaa’s playing style?

Practical and resourceful: he’s comfortable in sharp positions, but also converts endgames calmly when the position calls for it.

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