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May 18, 2025 at 01:36 PM
*_R Praggnanandhaa Clinches Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025_*
*Why in News*
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his maiden Grand Chess Tour title by winning the Superbet Chess Classic 2025 in Romania.
*Key Points*
* *Tournament Win* : Praggnanandhaa earned $77,667 and 10 GCT points after tying for first and winning in blitz playoffs.
* *Challenging Finish* : He drew his final classical game vs. Aronian; rivals Vachier-Lagrave and Firouzja won to force a tie.
* *Tiebreak Format* : With three tied players, a blitz round-robin was held due to time constraints; no rapid games were played.
* *Decisive Game* : Praggnanandhaa defeated Vachier-Lagrave in a tense blitz decider, converting a drawn position into a tactical win.
* *Bonus Reward* : An extra $10,000 was awarded for his top finish in the tie-break scenario.

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