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Who became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title?
R Praggnanandhaa
Gukesh D
Arjun Erigaisi
Fabiano Caruana
R Praggnanandhaa
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title in August 2026.
The Grand Chess Tour (GCT) is a premier elite chess circuit comprising classical, rapid, and blitz events held globally. R Praggnanandhaa secured his maiden title in St. Louis, USA, after a dramatic final day comeback against the defending champion, Fabiano Caruana. This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian chess, following his success at the 2026 Norway Chess tournament earlier in the year. His consistent performance throughout the 2026 tour established him as the highest earner of the circuit with total prize money exceeding USD 400,000.
Winner: R Praggnanandhaa
Final Score: 15-13 against Fabiano Caruana
Winner's Prize: USD 200,000
Total 2026 GCT Earnings: USD 404,354
Tournament Date: Finals held August 22-27, 2026
A is correct тАФ R Praggnanandhaa made history as the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour by defeating Fabiano Caruana with a 15-13 score in the 2026 finals.
Remember that Praggnanandhaa won the 2026 Norway Chess title by defeating elite players including Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh D, showing his dominance in classical chess leading up to his GCT victory.
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