Praggnanandhaa finishes runner-up at Clutch Chess tournament in USA
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa earned approximately Rs 1.04 crore after finishing second at the Champions Showdown in Saint Louis.
Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa finished as the runner-up at the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown in Saint Louis, USA, according to the Times of India. Praggnanandhaa secured 19 points, finishing 1.5 points behind the winner, Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan, who ended with 20.5 points.
Praggnanandhaa earned USD 109,000, which is approximately Rs 1.04 crore, including tournament prize money and performance bonuses. Sindarov took home USD 168,000, roughly Rs 1.60 crore, while Fabiano Caruana finished third with 16.5 points and USD 81,000.
In a video shared on X, Praggnanandhaa said the event was exciting with many crazy games. He stated that while he was happy to have fought until the end, it was a little disappointing as he was close to the title.
Sindarov began the final day 2.5 points behind Praggnanandhaa but achieved three wins and three draws to claim the championship. Praggnanandhaa ended his title hopes following a draw against Caruana and a defeat to the American in the final round.
Hikaru Nakamura finished in fourth place with 12 points and earned USD 67,000. The tournament prize structure included base rewards, bonuses for daily victories, and a special Champion's Jackpot.