Hrithik calls R Praggnanandhaa 'true champion' as he finishes 2nd at Chess World Cup final

The Chess World Cup 2023 Final was held today, August 24, in Baku. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen took the second rapid game by storm while India's R Praggnanandhaa(Pragg) had to settle for a draw. The Indian teen player, however, made the country proud by reaching the final after beating two of the top three in the world. Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan took to social



media to share wishes for the player for his remarkable performance.

Hrithik Roshan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to write, "Triumph is not limited to the final result. For me, you are a trie CHAMPION! Congratulations @rpragchess for being in top form throughout the #FIDEWorldCupFinal. More power to you, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (sic)."