CM Congratulates Praggnanandhaa for Historic Norway Chess 2026 Title Win

Social media post issued by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay congratulating Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa on winning the Norway Chess 2026 title My heartfelt congratulations to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, who displayed brilliant, insightful play at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament held in the Norwegian capital Oslo and created history as the first Indian to win the title. He achieved this feat by defeating the reigning champion Magnus Carlsen twice in the same tournament, and by winning four games in succession. My best wishes to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, who has brought glory to both Tamil Nadu and India, as he goes on to achieve further milestones. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9