Chess World Cup Final 2023: Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen draw in 2nd match

By  India Blooms News Service   Aug 23, 2023

Baku: Indias 18-year-old chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has once again drawn with world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after over one hour of intense competition in the second game of the Chess World Cup Final in Azerbaijans capital Baku.

Magnus Carlsen takes a quiet draw with white against Praggnanandhaa and sends the final to tiebreaks. The winner of the #FIDEWorldCup will be decided tomorrow! ? Maria Emelianova pic.twitter.com/aJw1vvoFnK

Previously, an esteemed figure in Indian chess had anticipated that Carlsen, who was utilizing the white pieces, could opt for a draw. Analysts pointed out that Carlsens strategy was influenced by his struggle with food poisoning. This led him to extend the game to the third day to attain optimal physical condition and focus.

Wow, did not expect this opening! Is Magnus repeating his game 12 strategy of 2016 and aiming for a tiebreak?@FIDE_chess #FIDEWorldCup2023

Both accomplished Grandmasters are vying for their inaugural World Cup championship.

After the draw, Praggnanandhaa gave his reaction to todays drawn match and the approach he will take for the next match with Carlsen in the ongoing finals.

Watch the interview ?https://t.co/kjW01NEbm6