Indian Grandmaster V. Pranav Wins World Junior Blitz Chess Championship Gold

Indian Grandmaster V. Pranav has clinched the gold medal in the Open category at the World Junior Blitz Chess Championship held in the United Arab Emirates. The 20-year-old chess player from Tamil Nadu scored 10.5 points in 13 rounds to secure the top position. Pranav dominated his opponents throughout the tournament, maintaining an impressive performance from the early rounds.

Eldiyar Orozbaev of Kyrgyzstan finished second, while Robert Filipposyan of Armenia secured third place. Pranav also showcased his talent in the Rapid format, winning the silver medal after scoring seven points in nine rounds. Having won the FIDE World Junior Championship title last year, he has added another notable achievement to his international career.