FIDE World Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds USA’s Caruana

R Praggnanandhaa. Pic/AFP

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa held fancied American player Fabiano Caruana to a draw in the first game of the semi-finals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament here on Saturday.

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The 17-year old Praggnanandhaa waged a gritty battle against the American to share the honours in 78 moves. Having drawn Saturday's encounter with black pieces, the Indian GM now has the advantage of playing with white on Sunday.

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