The son of India has done it again.

At just 20 years of age, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has once again defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess at the prestigious Norway Chess 2026—and not just once, but for the second time in the same tournament.

This is more than a victory. It is a statement.

A statement that a new generation of Indians is ready to challenge the very best in the world and emerge victorious through talent, discipline, intelligence, and relentless hard work.

From the land that gave the world the game of chess, a young Indian has reminded the world that India's chess renaissance is not coming—it is already here.

Every move carried the confidence of a nation. Every victory carried the dreams of millions.

Today, the chessboard belongs to a young Indian warrior.

History was written. Records were shattered. India stood taller.

🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa is not just winning games; he is inspiring an entire generation to believe that no throne is beyond reach.

Magnus Carlsen took his seventh Norway Chess title in a thriller of a concluding round on June 6, 2025, in Stavanger, as World Champion D Gukesh’s hopes went up in smoke with a loss to Fabiano Caruana. Carlsen’s draw with Arjun Erigaisi, combined with Gukesh’s error-strewn defeat, sealed the Norwegian champion’s triumph with 16 points. Gukesh finished third, with Anna Muzychuk claiming the…