Praggnanandhaa does a Magnus! Arrives 35 seconds late to a 3-minute game against Arjun Erigaisi

Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi were locked at a score of 4-4 at the Quarter Finals of the FIDE World Cup 2023. It was time for the sudden death game of 3 mins + 2 seconds increment. Whoever won this game would advance to the Semi-Finals as well as book a spot in the Candidates 2024 (as Magnus is not likely to play the Candidates). A lot was at stake in this encounter. The game began and Pragg was nowhere to be seen! Finally he arrived 35 seconds late and played his knight to f3. It is a game that will get your heart thumping. Check out all the action with behind the scenes footage from the venue in Baku, Azerbaijan!
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[@kevanvarma8698]

The Magnus Gambit worked like a charm for Pragg.

[@aphremdanha5158]

I laughed out loud. I hope you get 100k likes.

[@octopusji9483]

It's also working for abasow

[@HareRama7108]

Prag is like :- Enough is Enough, its time to use Magnus Gambit

[@inf3rno464]

?? Wdym?

[@scaleurd]

they mean that like magnus carlsen pragg arrived late and still won his game that's what magnus did many times@@inf3rno464

[@shivasundar]

Now no pressure - no option, you gotta win the Cup now Pragg.... come ON!!

[@who-ve2ss]

LOL

[@betarubber9546]

​@@who-ve2sslol no pressure and no option r 2 completely different extremes

[@Johan-bm8ym]

saying no pressure then immediately putting pressure on him lol

[@cskwillreturn2473]

its actually not. when you have no option you have nothing to lose or worry about.@@betarubber9546

[@georgeray649]

​@@Johan-bm8ymtrue. But yeah I understand him.

[@Velvet-ni6pu]

Pragg is mindblowing! From playing such exciting dominating games this tourney to winning a must win classical game with black which is extremely difficult to arriving late in a 3+2 armageddon game and still winning it with the colour that wasn't doing well in their match, he is just incredible! Be like Pragg! ❤❤❤

[@fusefusefusefusefusefusefuse]

@@randominternet5586is blitz not supposed to be fast?

[@dzungphan2665]

Perfect chess is a draw, black white doesn’t matter besides to maybe commentators

[@tanken4249]

It not call amargedon, it call sudden death. Armegedon mean the black will have less time than white, but if the game end in draw, the black will win, but sudden death has equal time plus if both draw, it will keep playing endlessly until one of the color side win, but pragna seem to dont mind get less time n break the deadlock at first try.😮

[@yehyuqii]

​@@tanken4249nah, over the board Armageddon gets wayyyy too messy, plus in this particular match up black had the upper hand so the whole concept of Armageddon fails here

[@elidrissii]

Can you guys explain how black had the upper hand here?

[@HareRama7108]

These matches proved that both these players dont succumb to pressure. They actually play the best under pressure 1) Arjun won must-win match 2) Prag came 30 secs late to the final match but still played the best, won the match

[@misterfox8061]

Doesn't this show that they completely crack under pressure? There were 3(!) cases where a player only needed a draw with white to advance, and in all 3, they were not able to and succumbed to the pressure, even though at their level, a draw with white should be fairly easy to achieve.

[@balasrivatsavyerramilli9960]

needing a drawn vs a win is less pressure comparatively; it's more pressure on the person needing the win, and since the previous commenter said they play well under pressure, that'd make sense, cus they then won@@misterfox8061

[@stitchez9724]

@@misterfox8061bro forgot chess is not a zero sum game

[@bhargavchataut8203]

@@stitchez9724 chess is actually a zero sum game

[@anupamverma5068]

4:50 both are vibrating 😂

[@Plan_IAS]

Arjun was ready for other openings, pragg started with magnus opening 😂

[@kylewilliams4490]

Showing up late too

[@Plan_IAS]

@@kylewilliams4490 yup😂

[@corbettalchemist6210]

I love Praggnanandha. Brilliant and very tactical

[@sh2144]

Hardluck Arjun😢...well played ❤

[@Hypercube1729]

Praggnanandha is going to be world chess champion one day.

[@draganstipic9741]

that's right. 🏆

[@scottwarren4998]

bad sportmanchip from prag. i have more respect for arjun after seeing this.

[@JasonMomos]

Wdym bad sportsmanship?

[@heroickhamzat1082]

​@scottwarren4998 why?

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

@@scottwarren4998 Coming late by mistake is not bad sportsmanship. If perhaps Pragg came to the board but didn't play for 35 seconds, then it may be bad sportsmanship.

[@srevatsan4954]

Ufff.. such pace at the end... 😮MG.. Pragg just stormed his way inspite of 30 sec late start. Amazing Pragg ❤❤ sorry and heart wrenching to see Arjun go.. 😢

[@RaviPandey-ng8ub]

This is going to become my favorite match in rapid chess history

[@rishabhsingh0768]

This is blitz though

[@yuvrajkashyap697]

​@@rishabhsingh0768😂

[@HareRama7108]

Prag is like :- Enough is Enough, its time to use Magnus Gambit

[@steelsteez6118]

What a game! Was cheering for pragg the whole way through! Definitely a nail biter. Was surprised how there was no clap at the end for these two. This was one of the most intense games I've seen in a while by two world class players!

[@santoroaritonang7087]

As Indonesian people i am very proud to see pragg climb the rank in world cup chess.hopefuly he Will be a champion

[@priyashmukherjee3015]

love from INDIA. INDONESIANS ARE OUR BROTHERS

[@santoroaritonang7087]

@@priyashmukherjee3015 yes we are brother.. Indonesian people love hindi movie and song

[@Beingacreature]

​@@santoroaritonang7087If u love only "Hindi songs" but not "Indian songs" then don't mention him as "Indian" mention him as "Tamilian"

[@santoroaritonang7087]

@@Beingacreature okay no problem

[@Beingacreature]

@@santoroaritonang7087 Okay Sir 👍🏻❤️

[@paulomane8]

The genius of this man! Amazing pragg!!!

[@Fred-ml6hj]

this was really exciting, Prag's a young genius

[@JitenkumarSubudhi-iv5xf]

Looking forward for a Carlsen-Pragg final. Mouthwatering... And one day Pragg will be world champion... Dil se... Best of luck.

[@thamizhdesiyan8204]

my man's walking coolly like taking a stroll on the beach and then proceeds to take off his coat like a boss...what a chad

[@robertorlowski4799]

What a heartbreaking ending, these players have been my fav for awhile now. Seeing Arjun storm off without Pragg, Pragg left at the table, with the win but without his friend. I nearly cried lol. Unfortunately glory has a bitter taste this time. Hope these two can still be friends.

[@positive453]

He’s probably just frustrated with himself, nothing against Pragg

[@mdi5684]

Relax, they will always be friends

[@da96103]

you can definitely write fiction.

[@robertorlowski4799]

Just came back from relaxing, great suggestion!

[@rajinikanthan8967]

They are tight, close friends... No need to worry about that, I can assure that. 👍😎✌️

[@agarvipul]

Pragg look so calm, literally no expression even in pressure/happy moments

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Because Pragg's a wholesome character.

[@atisjojo1]

The two strolled together as good friends the night before the game. I guess they'd hang around together as friends a few hours after this super thrilling match.

[@sultandalal3337]

Oh my god. What moves in the end game. All pre-calculated moves by both of them. So on point. Intense. Pragg can compete nicely with carlsen in the end game

[@castrokobe24]

I feel for Arjun because, overall, this was an intense, but excellent match, however, I have to give it to Pragg. Showing up 30 seconds late for a 9 game tiebreaker to make the final four, plus candidates, is the type of stuff legends are made of.

[@nickholden585]

Out of all the Indian super talents, I don't no why but I feel that prag has the most potential. I think even Magnus acknowledges it. He might actually be the first player to reach 2900

[@infinitezepto2453]

2900?? r u sure?

[@Elijah_sk_]

MC surpassed 2800 at age 18...Prag is at peak now at 2707.. for the next years, i think nobody will reach 2900. but great to watch to Prag for sure and just enjoy chess without focus on rating, it's just numbers :) cheers!

[@easeofbeing]

He has better nerves under psychological pressure

[@samuelcramphorn3874]

He literally congratulated him when he beat Hikaru during Magnus's match lol and said how good he is!

[@sircosm]

Off all the new talent coming from India he's the one that can beat Carlsen.

[@surajdongre611]

Last moves of pragg was mind blowing 🤯

[@datdudeinred]

Pragg mimicking magnus unknowingly was just pure bliss 😂👏 won with white when not a single game was won with white for both of them that too with 35sec deficit 😎👏 Pragg is definitely next world champion & i mean true world champion not like ding. Hope we can see pragg vs magnus.

[@bambooranada]

Lol what do you mean not like ding?

[@steelsteez6118]

He's not mimicking anybody. He's himself. That's it.

[@rajsub3884]

@@bambooranada means he will be undisputed no1 not just namesake world champion who actually didn't beat real champion

[@raeeskhan6]

@@rajsub3884No Ding isn’t a namesake champion man, thats blasphemous and extremely denigrating to someone of the stature of Ding. Magnus isn’t going to play world championships anymore and the blame for this in its entirety is on Magnus. Stop saying others don’t deserve it just because Magnus isn’t participating in championships. If Ding is a namesake champ, then everyone winning it would be namesake champion as long as Magnus plays professional chess 😏

[@ultimatequizmaster]

Next champion lol. Yall so fickle. First its nodirbek then gukesh then pragg then fabi. Oh then nodirbek again. Dude hasnt won anything yet. Will get crushed by anish

[@Mehtab_Khan]

Congrats to pragg for qualifying to candidates

[@AugustoProgrammer]

These two played like hell. Congrats to both!

[@codingvibes3537]

we can see pragg becoming magnus

[@Vinaykumar-ex4ve]

Oh !! what a game...clockwork precision...Prag played and I was watching this thriller with baited breath....Prag keeps the dream alive !!

[@joyjeetbose8872]

His mother would be so proud❤️ really want to thank her to bring Pragg into chess and show his skills❤️❤️

[@feelcollins4358]

His*

[@crazyman4367]

The jacket removal was the game winning move!

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Now you all understand.... Why Magnus Carlson holding highly of Pragg.. this is the Reason... Pragg HAS the Game. That's what matters. ( I'm repetitive, I know right. But this doesn't make me tired )

[@rajsub3884]

Even Arjun has game it was anybody game in short format

[@rajinikanthan8967]

@@rajsub3884 Pragg has a lot respect for Arjun, he's like a elder brother to Pragg. Yes, Arjun has the game, Arjun's a fighter, everyone's agree.

[@senthilveeran1723]

Pragg is a serious talent. He made International headlines by becoming the youngest player to beat MC then in any format. If you compare his rating points with the likes of Gukesh, Arjun, Vidit, etc. he is low. But his rating don't really reflect his true potential. He is only the second Indian to qualify for semis in World cup. Congrats 👏

[@sharansivadas3678]

The Magnus gambit has something really in it.

[@rajasaha354]

Biggest test comes for Praggyananda, semi final against Fabiano Caruna, & final , may be Carlsen, if both wins Semi Final .

[@SoturnoSoul]

Aqui do Brasil, te amamos Pragg!

[@KingGowdy]

Please make a all matches video with commentary of Pragg vs Arjun Tiebreak. Explaining the play. It was rollercoaster day. ❤

[@cnelsonlv99]

These games were amazing! Some of the most exciting chess I've seen...

[@theakshantsaini]

The Magnus Gambit..

[@Mortal._.08]

even my heart beat got a sudden increase in those 10 seconds, i can't imagine in what situation they were....

[@contactbalaji333]

What an intense game it was. My heart was pounding even when I watched it later. Well played both Arjun and Pragg

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Pulse racing match that was.... This was Epic. One for the History, to remember. 👍😎✌️

[@mr.wolfbeats3883]

woooow!!! what an amazing performance! incredible

[@ChessChroniclesMC]

Lovely!! Just a question: would it be allowed to keep holding pragg’s hand when giving the handshake at the beginning? Keep the clock ticking😂

[@cskwillreturn2473]

yes its called handshake gambit

[@sachinmesta4238]

two young talents from India

[@forcsgo9396]

the nerves on these guys especially pragg, i would have cried from the pressure in just the second round itself. but these chad guys made it to 9 games and ultimately the best won

[@paperclips1306]

Both are of same calibre

[@rajinikanthan8967]

​@@paperclips1306Yes. In the end, just a little ahead, Pragg. 👍😎✌️

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Pragg's got the Nerves of Steel.

[@alohamark3025]

Play like Magnus, and win.

[@divyanshsingh2764]

Congratulations prag 🎉

[@chinnaiah.G]

Preg!! Wonderfull blitz win against arjun!!

[@amirovsky2012]

Historical smooth game by Pragg

[@onedayiwillbegone2366]

Being late is becoming meta in Chess.

[@deadlyninja8391]

Pragg pulling a Magnus. Psyc warfare against Arjun

[@mohitbidwai9182]

Pragg does a Magnus here

[@alestarbronson3263]

Pragg does a Magnus

[@vickypatil07]

What does the white bar in the right of the digital board indicates??

[@MasterYan-xb7qe]

Brilliant pragg...

[@ogtripledicer]

Magnus gambit is blitz itself

[@joseramonmendezmendez6294]

I want to be like Pragg!!!

[@nicholaslee6286]

Pragg will be the future Magnus Carlsen

[@samarthbillore9485]

Haha, too soon for that. Also magnus is a beast

[@rajinikanthan8967]

​@@samarthbillore9485Magnus sees himself in Pragg.

[@rajinikanthan8967]

I agree.

[@kungfuvirus1988]

Bravo that was amazing I love it

[@danielrodriguez3742]

lessss goooo Prag you are great!

[@Sushilyadavsky27]

Absolutely gorgeous 🎉 PG

[@rolandotravel8531]

Praggnanandhaa mi Jugador favorito

[@StainlesssteelSinarLas]

Pragg on fire now....love...love

[@sushilnairyt]

What a game❤

[@cavaturnagesh]

absolutely amazing

[@TheMrBennito]

wow, Pragg was a machine in the endgame, all the correct moves, as preprogrammed. What a player!

[@ferdiesevilleja4097]

Congratulations to Praggie and India

[@BlattlausKing]

Its unbelivable

[@evilcooler80]

He's becoming a real OG 😅

[@bbbrown3408]

best when they just show game like this

[@haribahadurrana350]

Pragg has a really cold and menacing expression 90% of his time on camera

[@rajinikanthan8967]

That's called " keeping it together ". ( menacing expression 😂 )

[@darrenpatron2300]

Que increíble partida

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Indeed... Amazing, if only you would have watched it live, you might have remember this match for life. This match was Epic, Insanely Great.

[@rohitpareekfitness]

Now its time to sacifice "THE TIMEEEEE" and play Magnus Gambit to play with Magnus in final...

[@divyakumar05]

Congrats Pragg...

[@biswajitsahoo7155]

Prag is mind blowing game play ❤❤

[@sunnym7541]

🎉 big fan Pragg, way to go . All the Best Wishes 👍 👌

[@AshmitBhat-mx8px]

Magnus gambit-sacrificing time is the secret of my success😂😂😂

[@KaranEhsaas]

Wao.... Praggananda

[@AMANDEEP-xc7jo]

Give some appreciation to Arjun as well. It was a hell of a match. I have no worries - Pragg, Gukesh, Arjun and Nihal will take India to new heights after Anand.

[@dhruvchitroda]

Add Vidit!

[@rishmitpuri7313]

THE GOLDEN BOY

[@biswajitdasyt]

Pragg winning our hearts everyday ❤

[@michaelpriev4851]

In positional game Pragg is better, that helped him alot on that match. all in all unforgettable match, 2 great , great great players!

[@linudandeniya6511]

Amazing job by Pragg with his efforts and at the same time a good fight from Arjun as well

[@afbdreds]

10:19 Prag going for black rook. I wonder if he changed his mind due to position or if he noticed there might not be enough time to move two pieces and many squares in one or two seconds.

[@nikhiljacob9236]

Sagar Bhai we miss your commentary on the game!!!!!!!

[@viralshorts4256]

I wanted him to adjust the pieces before playing the first move 🌚😅

[@jamesfisherman7669]

Praggs end games skill makes him win games and only Magnus and Nakamura could beat him at end games

[@samulikarjalainen6107]

And if he beats Fabi and Magnus how many of us can say we beat two of the top 3 GOATS at the sane tournament. Garry Chess will have age as an excuse. Magnus, Hikaru and Fabi are all top 5 today.

[@HH-dy7xe]

None of us m pretty sure 😅

[@shivanshrikhee2771]

Pragg slowly walking on the steps to be the goat

[@n.deshpande1310]

Pragg🗿🔱🚩

[@amitnagal]

Brilliant 🎉

[@mphobonolo4555]

Wow Pragg❤

[@David_7171]

I play the Magnus Gambit every morning for work

[@hiddencuber2250]

Pragg : This time I'll add some psychological movement too

[@-RajSingh893]

Pragg's rooks like a whole game pieces

[@alecarg]

Didn't Agad say the arbiter started the clock where Arjun was uncomfortable with that?

[@DarmoGandul544]

Hebat Pragg. Selamat!

[@shufayetahamed]

Prag, arjun, gukesh, nodirbek, alireza (if he takes chess seriously again rather than fashin) gonna rule the chess world for next 1.5/2 decade

[@sunmoon144]

Nihal is not that tough...seen in this wc itself

[@sunmoon144]

@@epiclover8639 ofcourse the results are only imp. What's the use of preparing hard for the exam and then failing it eventually?

[@sunmoon144]

@@epiclover8639 ok bro...u win i lose...now happy

[@shufayetahamed]

@@epiclover8639 bro in longer time format nihal is not as tough as these guys..i mean he is strong bt these guys r on another lvl if u count their age..nihal isn’t 2700 yet..he is a good tactical player bt he doesn’t have that that consistency in longer format..he will b more like a rapport type player..everyone loves him, bt all know he can't be world champion

[@rajinikanthan8967]

Nihal is good enough...

[@arvinjohnvaldez2171]

So strong