Chennai, Jun 27 (ANI): Chennai-based boy Praggnanandhaa created history as he became the second youngest Grandmaster in the world at 12 years, 10 months and 13 days. Sergey Karjakin of Ukraine had become the youngest Grandmaster at 12 years, seven months back in 1990. The Chennai-based boy has been playing some flawless chess in Gredine Open in Ortisei, Italy. Praggnanandhaa has accounted for some fine wins under his belt, including defeating Iran youngster Aryan Gholami. On Saturday, Praggnandhaa beat Italian GM Luca Moroni Jr in the eighth round. Praggnanandhaa, in the ninth round, had to play an opponent above the rating of 2482 to achieve the norm. Fortunately he was drawn with Pruijssers Roeland of the Netherlands, whose rating was 2514. Praggnanandhaa now becomes the second chess player to become a GM before the age of 13.
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