'You are already a champ': World hails Pragg as he holds Magnus Carlsen to another draw

R Praggnanandhaa maintained his strong momentum against Magnus Carlsen as the second game of the Chess World Cup final ended in a draw. On Tuesday, both players agreed to play it out the first game as a draw after 35 moves. The match will now be heading towards a tiebreaker which will take place on Thursday.

3 things you need to know

• The Chess World Cup 2023 Final has already been a hit
• Magnus Carlsen is the reigning number one 
• R Praggnanandhaa could become the second Indian to clinch the Chess World Cup title

Social media explodes as Praggnanandhaa plays out a 2nd draw with Carlsen

Both players lost their knights pretty early in the game and it took at least 30 moves before the players settled for a draw. Carlsen has been suffering from food poisoning and it might have had an adverse effect on his game. The Norwegian seemed to be playing for a draw from the start and he will now have another fresh attempt on Thursday.

Social media has been completely ecstatic as netizens congratulate the teenager for his achievement.

Also Read: Chess WC: Magnus Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa Game 2 ends in draw, final heads to tiebreaker 

Also Read: 'Wow, did not expect this': Vishy Anand stunned by Carlsen using '2016' strategy vs Pragg 

Irrespective of the result on Thursday Praggnanandhaa has already etched his name forever in history.