by John Bain
Praggnanandhaa “Praggu” Rameshbabu
Born August 10, 2005 in Chennai, India
Rated: 2540
Only 13 Years Old
“Praggu,” as he known by most people in the chess community, was born August 10, 2005 in Chennai, India. At 12 years, 10 months and 13 days, he became a Grandmaster!
To put Praggu’s achievement of becoming a Grandmaster in perspective, the current World Chess Champion, Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, born November 30, 1990, became a Grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 4 months and 26 days–6 months older than Praggu!
“Praggu” Wins
2019 Copenhagen Open!
The Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu won the traditional Copenhagen Open (now known as the Xtracon Chess Open) held in Helsingor, Denmark.
Of the the 368 players from 25 countries who competed in the Copenhagen Open, eighty-seven of them have earned titles, including 25 Grandmasters!
UNDEFEATED in 10 rounds, “Praggu” won 7 games and drew 3, finishing alone in 1st Place with 8.5/10 points. Look at the Grandmasters finishing below him!
2019 Copenhagen Open
(Xtracon Chess Open)
Final Standings
The 10 Youngest Grandmasters in History
The Path to Grandmaster Can Begin Here
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Beginner’s Book – Chess Rules For Students
Chess Rules For Students is a workbook for students learning the game of chess and for beginning students returning to the game. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Parents unfamiliar with chess will find this booklet a valuable guide to their child’s new interest.
Chess Rules For Students is designed with students, coaches, and parents in mind. Reading level is appropriate for grade-school use. All major rules of chess are covered, and algebraic notation worksheets are included. Each page is in easy-to-use worksheet format.
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Beginners & Intermediate Book – Checkmate! Ideas For Students
Checkmate! Ideas For Students is a workbook for beginning and intermediate students. Checkmate! covers the tactics used in checkmate attacks with clear explanations, diagrams and arrows to pinpoint the key features.
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Intermediate & Advanced Book – Chess Tactics For Students
Chess Tactics For Students is a workbook containing 434 carefully selected problems in worksheet format. Chess Tactics has been extensively field tested with elementary, middle-school, and high-school students over a four-year period.
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The worksheet format and Answer Key enable self-correction with minimal dependence or direct help from a chess teacher, coach, or parent.
