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Magnus Carlsen's Team Liquid welcomes the young Indian chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. Praggnanandhaa joins other Indian players in the esports arena, while Carlsen and other grandmasters have already secured their spots. Praggnanandhaa will compete in the Last Chance Qualifiers for a chance to participate in the tournament.

D Gukesh triumphed in the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz tournament's rapid section in Zagreb, highlighted by a victory against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. After an initial loss, Gukesh demonstrated resilience with five consecutive wins, securing his lead. He concluded the rapid section with a win against Wesley So and aims to maintain his form in the upcoming blitz format.

Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil drew against world champion Magnus Carlsen in an online chess tournament, showcasing his impressive skills. While Aarit competed in Georgia, V Pranav secured first place in the 'Early Titled Tuesday' event. Carlsen also achieved a historic 2900 rating in freestyle chess, surpassing his previous classical peak and demonstrating his dominance in the chess world.