Praggnanandhaa's life story in 120 pictures | From young talent to a Candidate

Praggnanandhaa has achieved something truly special by reaching the finals of the FIDE World Cup 2023. We bring you this video which goes down the memory lane and shows the first time that we at ChessBase India met Praggnanandhaa. This was 9 years ago in 2014 and in 9 years this boy from being a promising talent has become a Candidate. This video shows you the journey.
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Read the article of Pragg's life story in 120 pictures on ChessBase India: chessbase.in/news/The-life-story-of-Praggnanandhaa-in-pictures

[@HareRama7108]

Prag made us all very Proud😍 Bhagwan bless you and give u a long healthy life Prag💞Jai Sri Ram🙏😊💞🕉️

[@DocMC86]

🇺🇸 USA loves Pragg. Hope he wins tomorrow

[@namitharamdas]

He lost😢

[@AstralHarp]

sagar bhai you're a boon to Indian chess community. Kudos

[@sushilnairyt]

Very well said

[@friendlyvimana]

35:17 pragg showing his maximum emotions ever in this pic 💕💕

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

Seeing this interview when Pragg was 9 is so amazing knowing that in another 9 years he would qualify for the Candidates!

[@RajeshKumar4truth]

Win or loss, Pragg has already won the hearts of chess lovers all over the world.

[@vik24oct1991]

pragg's mother deserves this, we can see how much she has supported her son//daughter in pursuing chess as a career which not many parents are willing to allow their children.

[@grownupgaming]

"If he isnt the world championship contender, then who is?"

[@zapatafa]

What a nice presentation of Praggnanandhaa's life in chess. It's been so exciting to watch him rise recently. Knowing more about his stellar rise makes me appreciate all the more what he has accomplished. Thank you Sagar Shah.

[@KingGowdy]

Praggnanandha, the Boy❤ The choosed one🎉🎉🎉

[@paperclips1306]

*Chosen

[@empire9044]

10:30 now he is playing against magnus in world cup final 😮

[@amritanshuman9974]

Hello Sagar & Amruta, you are one of the rarest people who I see enjoying their work. Your love for the game is clearly visible from the efforts you put day in and out. You guys along with Samay have generated a love for chess among the Indian community like no one else did before. Promoting young guns like this is so inspiring for budding talents and heartwarming for fans like us. Fills our hearts with pride and joy. Hope you keep doing the good work. May god bless you with all positivity & energy.

[@Richa-12]

PRAGG was Magnificent ❤❤❤ What a gameplay and maturity to Control the Nerves🎉🎉 Has beaten World No 2 and 3 , Now its time to Grab the Crown from World No 1😂😂😂 ATB Pragg💥💥💥💥💯

[@ayushkp.official]

26:46 Pragg's Famous Dialogue- 'I Don't Know' 😂

[@FWCC1]

Pragg is taking the Chess World by Storm. Thank you Sagar! Pragg turned 18 and everything has changed for him. FWCC?? There are tears in my eyes.

[@HareRama7108]

Prag made us all very Proud😍 Bhagwan bless you and give u a long healthy life Prag💞Jai Sri Ram🙏😊💞🕉️

[@friendlyvimana]

Main aaj subah subah emotionsl hogya, ktni wholesome video hai ye. Old photos dekhte hue aisa lag raha tha ki apne bachpan aur pehle ki albums dekh raha hun mummy ke saath. This was such a lovely video. Old photos of you, amrita, guki, arjun, ramesh sir, pragg's sister, his mom, vidit and everone else, this was amazing. In fact even more than that, this was something jo ki aapke aur amrita didi alawa koi bhi nhi kr aakta tha, bas aone hi itna pehle se sab kuchh itni kareeb se document kiya hai. I hope when in the future, india is the biggest chess nation after overataking usa and russia, everyone remembers aap dono ka Samarpan (transltn: contribution).

[@gr3759]

May God continue to shower his blessings on all indian talents. Wonderful memory. Sagar shah has grown along with Prag. Wow

[@randomverse1501]

Praggu OP ♥️♥️ Love how Sagar bhai and Amrutha bhabhi has been a part of our Golden Generation from the very start♥️

[@hichemwarior]

anand is the godfather of these upcoming world champions and future elite players , i guess he has done his job of creating young talents and happy that finally another indian for sure will be a world champion 🔥🔥 sagar and amruta you are amazing making these videos that will stay for ever . all the love from algeria ❤ i can't wait for the second game of the final 💯🔥

[@vallik4402]

I have nothing but heartfelt gratitude for sharing such beautiful and memorable moments of Prag's chess journey so far. Thank you Sagar !

[@deepoint]

Thank you so much for the efforts in making this video Sagar and Amruta. It means so much to all of us. We see our own children in Pragg, Gukesh, Nihal, Erigaisi who bring us so much joy with so much innocence despite such huge achievements!

[@kamalakantanieves5371]

I love Pragg and his family. Such lovely people! Full of love and sweetness. Very inspiring to me. Thanks!

[@rameshmenon2712]

Thanks for this heart warming video filled with rare photos capturing the unique journey of Pragg thus far. I hope he becomes WC someday soon. That will be the day to chant "Pragg Pragg Pragg Pragg" just as we did " Sachin Sachin Sachin Sachin" for 2-3 decades. Excellent commentary by Sagar. Your channel is a boon for all Indian chess followers. Keep up the missionary zeal and passion.

[@AkarshaHMDKawyaDineth]

Thank you sagar sir , After i watching this video , i got a super motivate to be like him so Thank You very much Sagar Sir...

[@GEOMETRIAVIRTUAL]

Saludos desde Peru felicidades a Prag que esta haciendo un gran campeonato tiene todo para ser el mejor del mundo en ajedrez.

[@pravintilekar4941]

Wow what an exciting journey filled with fun.

[@basusri1120]

Thank you Sagar for making this beautiful video of an amazing young man Pragg, the pride of India.

[@tunesofeleven]

So wholesome. Day has been made. Thanks Sagar for this edit and compiling all these beautiful clips and images! ❤

[@harish0863]

Brilliantly done video, Sagar. Thank you for putting in so much time and effort! It was really heartwarming to see his journey through all these pictures.

[@mayuracharya2610]

What a beautiful video! Thanks for all the hard work Sagar and team!

[@rajeshm8506]

Excellent Video and really captures the journey very well...Great job putting ti togather. Enjoying your coverage of the FIDE World Cup. Fantastic job Sagar and team and you have really played a big role in promoting Chess in India. Best Wishes.

[@monkeygrip2412]

What a beautiful video. Thank you so much for making this video! This made me cry its so beautiful. Life is such a wonderful journey! I appreciate being able to share this passion of Chess with so many people around the world. Much love! ❤

[@RajeshKumar4truth]

Every bit Pragg is mama's boy. So lovable.

[@g.s.shathya3645]

What a memorable moment . thank u sagar.iam his cousin from padi Chennai

[@Arvind_R]

What a wholesome video! Thanks for putting this together Sagar!

[@vanlalnghakasailo7309]

14:00 pragg is a Manchester United fan 😊

[@tantrikdoka5376]

Beautifully done, Sagar. You took on a job that nobody gave you, and made it yours. Thank you for everything you have done and will do, sincerely. These are the stories that cannot be scripted. You simply have to be there when these moments unfold. And you were not only there, you caused some of these too. Thank you indeed.

[@vkashwin98]

Amazing Video. Thanks for making this Sagar. Big trip down the memory lane.

[@jkj1459]

THANKS TO RAMCO FOR SUPPORTING PRAGG

[@yogiiskandar2422]

wow this history from prag , beatiful mom suporting prag ❤

[@flotreize3447]

There is such a special light exhaling from Praggna's smile and eyes...I wish him all the best as well as to his incredible family. Tout mon soutien depuis la France.

[@DeepakChauhanplays]

Went through the whole article twice already...♥️

[@topcat2001]

Great video. I wish the mainstream news media in India will use your content instead of their own me too superficial interviews. I also watched the Tamil interview of Pragg as a kid that you linked and Pragg says his goals are to enjoy the game and make good moves and he likes to take risks. He likes his coach because his sessions/classes are fun and he is joking a lot. His advice for other kids is to enjoy playing and work hard. He had no answer to why his success was much greater than the others.

[@grownupgaming]

Ever since there were 4 Indians in the Open, I knew Pragg was going to be the last one standing. Pragg is the MENTALITY MONSTER!!!!

[@webart5544]

You made our country proud and strongest , Pragg is already world champion🎉🎉

[@grownupgaming]

Thank you for this. Coming from the USA.

[@TMadhusudan]

Sagar Bhai, I read the article. It should get published in India Today or some magazine with wide circulation. Such work is inspiring

[@BGPrasadBGP]

Excellent compendium of young Pragg in pictures. You ( Sagar ) and Amruta too have played a lovely part in kid growing up to a Big Champ the world is proud of. Of course the unassuming Ramesh and the doting mother have played well too. They too are no less than Champion stuff. Great story told well .

[@himanshurawat4176]

All the best for finals Prag🎉❤🤞🏽🤞🏽 The length of garland lill Prag has😂😂 in picture with Mr Anand. Family interview ❤❤

[@selvakumar4455]

This is an amazing video Sagar bhai. Thanks. I am a big fan of Pragg

[@Arifulislam-mt15]

Imagine चंद्रयान 3 soft landing and pragg winning the same day !

[@BPSChauhanFreeFlowing]

I am not a Chess Player but when i see Pragg at top, feel proud of him. Anyway we meet at KZbin Meet up in Delhi !

[@goldu]

*LOVE the VIBUTHI*

[@Qpidon]

Fascinating video! Well done, thank you. 🙏

[@pravintilekar4941]

What a video Sagar bhava beautiful compilation of Chess journey of Pragg.

[@seeker9948]

Well done RAMCO, hope more corporates support sports persons from all different sports before they become famous.

[@mkchessbg]

Young pragg pictures were the best❤😂.Great video as always 💯

[@sushilnairyt]

Props to Sagar and Amruta and Chessbase India to take interviews of Pragg and other lil youngsters.

[@ShobanaGovindan]

Thank you for wonderful video

[@duraisingamvelu]

A very very nice video! Congrats and thanks Sagar !

[@ritikrai4607]

Couldn't reach the board but crushing everyone🙌

[@sowmithb4269]

great presentation ,all the best prag

[@lutimstrickshots9253]

4:06 This pic is insane!

[@petethepark6029]

4:33 Beautiful pic!!

[@lessormore001]

I didn't know his sister also played chess. It's nice, they have common interests. Even if Pragg doesn't win the final against Magnus (my mind tells me Magnus should win) he still made history.

[@risingfromthedead]

Prag's elder sis Vaishali is an IM. She is India no 3 in Women's section. She has also played this women's world Cup though she got knocked out in round 3.

[@lessormore001]

@@risingfromthedead Wow, I have no idea how I didn't hear about her. She's not as good as Pragg, but she seems like she's definitely a strong chess player.

[@risingfromthedead]

@@lessormore001 she and prag both won individual bronze on Board 3 of 2022 Chennai Olympiad. The photo is epic. Siblings standing together on the podium. Right now she is still there in Baku helping Prag in the World cup after she got eliminated. Vaishali is a top 50 women's player. Sometime last year she was 2450 plus.

[@lessormore001]

@@risingfromthedead I just checked her FIDE profile and apparently she's still over 2450 elo. She's still quite young, so maybe she'll be able to win the GM title sometime in the future. Anyway, good luck to her and Pragg.

[@risingfromthedead]

@@lessormore001 I think she needs one more GM norm and 2500 rating.

[@4j4l]

no matter who wins, both are great!!!

[@nidhidungarwal6214]

this is such a beautiful documentary

[@richardpughiii]

Amazing family. GOD BLESS THEM!

[@ChessWizard_edit1]

I want to be like pragg he is my inspiration.all the best to him ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rishinavale6779]

Praggnandhaa is a master blaster of chess

[@tango3667]

Very considerate of you. Mr.sagar. hats off to you.❤

[@NARAYANNE007]

Beautiful video... Pragg 👏👏👏👏

[@sushilnairyt]

This is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@viaesta]

Magnus fans love Pragg! Everyone loves Pragg! Who doesn’t love Pragg?

[@sk10200x]

PRAG being DAD to many players at just 18!

[@nagarajpn9279]

Priceless!

[@krishnabaalupoliticaltalk1262]

Super video 👍👍

[@gyanhubbyabeezer1737]

The difference between Praggs parents answers and the interview of Abhimanyu Mishra's father's interview

[@SitaShank]

Pragnananda is a very aptly named. Best wishes to him & his sister.

[@supersaiyan_420]

cricket or chess, hero worshipping is not so great. but we indians still do it. Promote sport and appreciate success but we go overboard with raising individuals to high pedestal.

[@manibharathy1994]

This video made my day.

[@StarPlanet56789]

Pragg ,the pride of global Tamils !!!

[@TAKEN2oP]

Indian*

[@sridharroman958]

​@@TAKEN2oPthis should be the same when we suffer regional cause on that time telling madrasi Or tamil is the worst thing North can do

[@bogdanpancencu9709]

Well done, Sagar Bhai !

[@dameravinaykumar1343]

Stop putting expectations on pragg let him live alone, expectations will put pressure on pragg

[@nadvani4844]

Thank you Sagar ❤

[@sankarji3700]

Nice memory

[@Noctis-uv8gv]

So beautiful T.T

[@mounenling3513]

Lovly👍 prag

[@dhrub6]

The belief of a mother

[@81freewilly]

Shout out to Thiyagarajan sir , he laid the correct foundation . Basement strong gu , body strong gu ..

[@ChinmayDhake]

Sagar bhai never misses to give a shout out to the 69th GM Harshit Raja

[@DiluDilrukshan]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@abhinashavit]

Sambalpuri kurta looks good on you sagar bhai

[@jazzydriven2784]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@sureshseethapathy531]

Hi bro Please leave him yaar. Don’t create too much hype. Let the kid be himself. Please. There will be time for all this.

[@PP-cv6em]

This channel has videos like this on almost every top Indian player. I am sure some of these will inspire future superstars. Keep your cynicism to yourself please, these prodigies who are in limelight from age 5 can handle themselves.

[@Snaughty_]

Agreed

[@sureshseethapathy531]

Sagar is doing a great job covering all the events and it’s simply very entertaining and enterprising. It’s just this thing that sometimes too much media attention can sometimes cause unnecessary distraction. These kids are very matured but still vulnerable. Respect every opinion here. 🙂

[@mohamedel2482]

one question ,,where is pragna's dad ???

[@krithikavishwanathan2950]

He met with an accident. He is a bit handicapped. He does not travel

[@jlsjls]

19.22 prag dad

[@vibhutigaharwar]

Ye kya chhapri harkat hai he is a player, respect his skill rather than sharing personal details

[@karanarora1468]

He met PM Modi. was that after this video ?

[@drparasmodi7740]

Pehle jitne to do fir life story aur movie bhi bana den

[@soumyamajumdar9932]

Why salty man? Jitna dur gaya hai wo kya kam hai?

[@drparasmodi7740]

@@soumyamajumdar9932 not being salty but realistic because itna dur aake har jaye to dard bhi zyada hota hai and uske bad bhi to ye memories dal sakte hai na pehle se panouti laga k uske self confidence pe pressure aayega