Personal Profile About Praggnanandhaa
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is an Indian chess grandmaster. He is one of the youngest players to ever reach the grandmaster title. He has beaten multiple world champions, including Magnus Carlsen. He reached the final of the 2023 Chess World Cup and finished as runner-up.
The Praggnanandhaa biography shows that his father worked at a bank. His mother stayed home to support his career in chess. He completed his schooling at Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai.
Praggnanandhaa Win Chess Tournament
Praggnanandhaa win chess tournament at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026. He secured the title with one round to spare. He finished 1.5 points ahead of the field. This was his first Grand Chess Tour Rapid & Blitz title. Earlier in 2026, he also won Norway Chess after four straight classical wins to close out the event.
Praggnanandhaa Age
Praggnanandhaa age is 21 Years old. He was born on August 10, 2005, in Padi, a neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He started playing chess at the age of five. He became the youngest grandmaster in history at 12 years, 10 months, and 13 days old.
Praggnanandhaa Sister
Praggnanandhaa sister is Vaishali Rameshbabu, who is also a chess grandmaster. She is older than Praggnanandhaa. She earned her grandmaster title in 2023. Together, they became the first brother-sister pair in history to both hold the grandmaster title. Praggnanandhaa first became interested in chess by watching Vaishali play as a child.
Praggnanandhaa Net Worth
Praggnanandhaa net worth is estimated at around $1 million. However, it is not confirmed. His income comes from tournament prize money, sponsorships and endorsement deals. He has also received cash awards from the Tamil Nadu state government for his achievements in chess.