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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
India No. 1 R Praggnanandhaa responds to Viswanathan Anand after overpowering D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi in live rankings
R Praggnanandhaa clinched the title at the UzChess Cup Masters in dramatic circumstances, and the win saw him become the new India No. 1. Praggnanandhaa is World No. 4 now in the live classical chess rankings, with an Elo rating of 2778.3. He is ahead of reigning world champion D Gukesh, who is fifth with a rating of 1776.6 and Arjun Erigaisi (2775.7) is sixth in the standings. R Praggnanandhaa responded to Viswanathan Anand's special praise. The 19-year-old GM beat Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov, with Black pieces in the final round to win the trophy, and the result saw him better Gukesh and Arjun in the rankings. Five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand reacted to the landmark moment on X, and hailed Praggnanandhaa. He wrote, 'Congrats to @rpraggnachess for winning the Uzbekistan chess Cup. Third major classical victory this year. Of all his wins this year, this one seemed the least likely with just two rounds to go'. 'However he defeated Arjun Erigaisi and today in the crucial match defeated Nodirbek Abdussattorov to tie for first place. In an impressive demonstration of character he won his third tiebreak of the year as well. 'He is deservedly the new number four in the chess world and the highest rated player in India', he further added. Praggnanandhaa responded to Anand's tweet, and remarked that 'this one felt special'. He wrote, 'Thank you so much, @vishy64theking sir! This one felt special, it means a lot coming from you. Grateful always for your support and inspiration!' Norwegian Magnus Carlsen is still with World No. 1, with an Elo rating of 2839.2. American GMs Hikaru Nakamura (2807) and Fabiano Caruana (2784.2) are second and third in the live rankings. Meanwhile, Anand is the ranked 13th and is also the India No. 4, with an Elo rating of 2743. Aravindh Chithambaram is the India No. 5, with an Elo rating of 2724.0.
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First Post
6 hours ago
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Praggnanandhaa becomes India's new No. 1 after UzChess Cup win, Gukesh slips to second
Indian sensation R Praggnanandhaa has become India's new No. 1 in classical chess after winning the UzChess Cup Masters in Tashkent. He surpassed the current world champion D Gukesh in the standings with Elo rating of 2778.3. read more R Praggnanandhaa is now one spot ahead of the world champion D Gukesh in live chess ranking. Image: X/FIDE Indian sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has become the new India No. 1 in classical chess after winning the UzChess Cup Masters tournament. The 19-year-old defeated Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov with the Black pieces in the final round to clinch the title. Praggnanandhaa becomes new India No. 1 Thanks to this big win, Praggnanandhaa has now jumped to No. 4 in the live world rankings with an impressive Elo rating of 2778.3. He is now ahead of fellow Indians Dommaraju Gukesh, who is ranked 5th with a rating of 2776.6, and Arjun Erigaisi, who is at 6th place with 2775.7. The five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway is still at the top of the chart with a rating of 2839.2. He is followed by American grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura (2807) and Fabiano Caruana (2784.2). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After Praggnanandhaa clinched his third title of the year, he took to social media to thank everyone for all the support he received before the event. 'Wrapped up the #UzChessCup Masters with a win in the final round and wins in tie breaks. Tiebreaks were crazy indeed. Grateful for all the support that I have received so far. Onto my next challenge to Croatia,' Praggnanandhaa wrote in a post on X after his victory in Tashkent. Wrapped up the #UzChessCup Masters with a win in the final round and wins in tie breaks. Tiebreaks were crazy indeed. Grateful for all the support that I have received so far. Onto my next challenge to Croatia. — Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) June 27, 2025 In another post, Praggnanandhaa thanked former world champion Viswanathan Anand, who had congratulated the Indian youngster on his Uzbekistan Cup win. Anand said that out of all of Praggnanandhaa's wins this year, the one in Uzbekistan seemed the least likely, but given the way he made a comeback, he fully deserved to be World No. 4 and India's No. 1 player. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Thank you so much, @vishy64theking sir! This one felt special, it means a lot coming from you. Grateful always for your support and inspiration! ♟️🙏 — Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) June 28, 2025 However he defeated Arjun Erigaisi and today in the crucial match defeated Nodirbek Abdussattorov to tie for first place. In an impressive demonstration of character he won his third tiebreak of the year as well. (2/3) — Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) June 27, 2025 He is deservedly the new number four in the chess world and the highest rated player in India. (3/3) — Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) June 27, 2025
Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
R Praggnanandhaa becomes new India No. 1, D Gukesh second in latest live rankings
R Praggnanandhaa's title at the UzChess Cup Masters, saw the 19-year-old become the new India No. 1 in the live classical chess rankings. He defeated Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov, with Black pieces in the final round to seal the title. R Praggnanandhaa is the new India No. 1 and D Gukesh is second.(Twitter) In the live ratings, Praggnanandhaa is fourth now, with an Elo rating of 2778.3. D Gukesh is fifth with a rating of 1776.6, and Arjun Erigaisi (2775.7) is sixth. Norwegian Magnus Carlsen (2839.2) occupies top spot, followed by American GMs Hikaru Nakamura (2807) and Fabiano Caruana (2784.2). Viswanathan Anand (2743.0) is not in the top-ten, and occupies 13th position in the live rankings, and is India No. 4. Meanwhile, Aravindh Chithambaram (2724.0) is 24th in the live rankings and is India No. 5. Taking to X, Anand hailed the new India No. 1 and wrote, 'Of all his wins this year, this one seemed the least likely with just two rounds to go. However, he defeated Arjun Erigaisi (yesterday) and today in the crucial match defeated Nodirbek Abdussattorov to tie for first place.' 'In an impressive demonstration of character he won his third tiebreak of the year as well. He is deservedly the new number four in the chess world and the highest rated player in India,' he added. Meanwhile, his longtime coach RB Ramesh told The Indian Express, 'Pragg is quite good in attack, but he was playing too solid in 2024. At least that was my impression. We discussed this and talked about being more adventurous, which you can see now.' 'His chess was always quite good. Now he's also been adding new openings and trying a lot more variety of openings in games.' Ramesh also revealed that Vaibhav Suri working as Praggnanandhaa's second has been beneficial. He said, 'Vaibhav has been helping us longer than this year. But we did not want to go public earlier (and reveal his association with Pragg). He has been with us for some time, but only recently he has started accompanying Pragg for tournaments and that has been very helpful.' 'It's good to have someone you know well, who believes in you, travel with you during important tournaments. When you are going through difficult times, it will be easier to believe in ourselves.'
CNET
3 days ago
- CNET
This Mobile Controller Is Better Than Backbone for the Same Price
The difference between an average mobile gaming experience and a legendary mobile gaming experience often comes down to the hardware you're using. Thankfully, we've seen a whole slew of dedicated mobile gaming controllers hit the market in the past few years. Elo is a new gaming hardware manufacturer founded by a former e-sports player, and he set out to create a pro-level mobile controller accessible to everyone. The Vagabond is the result of nearly two years of work and has easily swept in to put Backbone on notice. What's good about the Elo Vagabond? CNET / Jason Cockerham There's no getting around it: This is one of the best mobile controllers I've ever laid my hands on. Elo nailed just about everything about the design of the Vagabond. One of my biggest issues with most mobile controllers is the mushy buttons that feel like they take forever to press and/or register in game. With the Vagabond, there's no such problem. The buttons are clicky and tactile and have never once let me down or frustrated me. The only part of the controller I was a bit unimpressed by was the D-pad; it worked fine but didn't feel as solid as the rest of the controller. The joysticks and triggers are both Hall Effect, which should make them last longer compared to other controllers' buttons that don't use Hall Effect. There are also two programmable buttons on the back, situated perfectly in the curve of the grip. The USB-C connection is flexible (thank you), so you won't harm your phone or your controller when it plugging in. And as we've come to expect on top-tier controllers, there's also passthrough charging and a headphone jack. CNET / Jason Cockerham It's also the most comfortable mobile controller I've ever used. The hand grips are resemblant of a full-sized console controller, which is impressive. Most others I've used are smaller or not as ergonomic. The larger size also means it can accommodate almost any sized phone, including a foldable phone like the Samsung Z Fold 6 or an iPad Mini, if you really want to go all out. Elo also wanted to eliminate the hassle of having to remove your case every time you want to game (or the fear of lugging your phone around naked), so it included a range of adapters to accommodate almost any size case -- including thicker, more rugged cases -- with the Vagabond. There are limitations, of course, but every case I have -- and as a reviewer, I have a lot -- worked with the Vagabond just fine. I think Elo also nailed the pricing. The Vagabond is $99 on Amazon. For everything you get with the Vagabond, that's a win. What could be better about the Elo Vagabond? CNET / Jason Cockerham As great as the hardware is, there are a couple of things that could be improved. Aside from the D-pad, the material on the joysticks is a bit rougher than I'm used to. That never became a problem for me, but I did read several customer reviews that complained about it, particularly after longer play sessions. And while not a huge deal, there are no additional covers in the box. It's also the biggest mobile controller I've used by a decent margin (Razer Kishi Ultra notwithstanding). The size is wonderful for gaming, but it's very portable. It fits in my backpack, but since it doesn't come with a case or a bag, it often got snagged as I was pulling it out. I get that this is a tradeoff -- but it's a mobile controller, so size and portability matter. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but it's worth keeping in mind. CNET / Jason Cockerham The biggest weak point of the Vagabond is the software, namely the company's Unleashed app. It's available on both iOS and Android, but it's quite limited at the moment and only shows you a few games. To Elo's credit, it only shows you games that are fully compatible with the Vagabond – thankfully Call of Duty: Mobile is fully supported -- but the selection is currently pretty limited. You can certainly play other games that work with controllers, but that's still hit-or-miss for most of them. The app fully supports major cloud gaming platforms like Apple Arcade, Xbox, PlayStation Remote and Steam, so you'll have access to all those games. The founder and owner of Elo told me that virtual touch mapping is coming soon, but with such a small team and a first-generation product, they've understandably experienced some roadblocks. But the fact that this thing is even shipping in such a polished state as a freshman product is quite a feat. All that said, Backbone's software is still miles ahead of Elo's, but it's not nearly as bad as others I've used. Should you buy the ELO Vagabond? It's hard not to recommend the Vagabond. I think it's a fair price for the hardware you get. If you're after a console-quality controller and mainly play games like CODM, Warzone or Genshin Impact, you'll likely be impressed. There are certainly less expensive options out there that offer comparable hardware, so if that's all you're after, you might find a better option elsewhere. If you want the best of both worlds -- top-tier hardware and robust software -- the Backbone or Razer Kishi Ultra might be your best bet, if you're willing to pay for it.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Delhi's 9-year-old chess prodigy Aarit Kapil comes close to beating Magnus Carlsen
In an extraordinary show of talent and composure, nine-year-old Aarit Kapil from Delhi came within a whisker of defeating reigning world number one Magnus Carlsen in a high-stakes clash during the 'Early Titled Tuesday' tournament held on a major online platform on Wednesday, June from his hotel room in Georgia, where he is currently competing in the Under-10 World Championship, Aarit faced the five-time world champion with poise well beyond his years. For much of the match, the Indian prodigy held the upper hand, even manoeuvring Carlsen into what analysts later called a 'completely lost position.'advertisementWith a rook versus two minor pieces in the final endgame, Aarit had an advantage that could have spelled defeat for one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. However, with the clock ticking down and only seconds remaining, he was unable to convert the win and had to settle for a well-earned draw. Still, the performance sent shockwaves through the chess world—few players, let alone schoolchildren, have come this close to toppling Carlsen. WHO IS AARIT KAPIL?Aarit Kapil is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young names in the global chess circuit. Hailing from Delhi, he first made headlines in December 2024 by defeating Grandmaster Raset Ziatdinov at the KIIT International Open in Bhubaneswar. At just nine years, two months, and eighteen days old, Aarit became the youngest Indian ever to beat a GM in classical play, and the third-youngest globally—behind only Singapore's Ashwath Kaushik and Serbia's Leonid for his calm temperament and sharp tactical eye, Aarit capitalised on a late blunder by Ziatdinov in that game to claim a stunning 63-move victory. Since then, he has maintained a peak Elo rating of around 1825 and continues to dominate his age group in both national and international Kapil holds the title of Candidate Master (CM), which he achieved in 2025. This FIDE title typically requires a player to reach a rating of 2200 at some point in their career. It ranks below FIDE Master (FM) and above most national-level titles. While the CM title is usually awarded based on rating, FIDE may also grant it for exceptional performances in international youth events or continental championships, even if the rating threshold has not been vying for a podium finish in the Under-10 World Championship, Aarit has already secured wins in the first two rounds and looks to carry this momentum forward. With upcoming events like the Indian Under-13 and Under-9 championships on the horizon, Aarit is going to make more headlines in the coming days.- Ends
