Praggnanandhaa credits mother's support after winning World Cup silver

Speaking to India Today after winning the silver at the Chess World Cup in Baku, R Praggnanandhaa shed light on his thrilling final with World No. 1 and eventual winner Magnus Carlsen.

Speaking to India Today after winning the silver at the Chess World Cup in Baku, R Praggnanandhaa shed light on his thrilling final with World No. 1 and eventual winner Magnus Carlsen.

The 18-year-old also was accompanied by his mother, Nagalakshmi who made sure that the chess prodigy got all the support he needed during the rigorous rounds of on-board action.

Credit for Praggnanandhaa’s success goes to his mother Nagalakshmi, who takes him to his classes, ensures their home is conducive to practice and accompanies him to tournaments abroad.

Nagalakshmi even carries an induction stove and rice cooker when travelling for tournaments so Praggnanandhaa can have home-cooked food even when thousands of miles away from home.