Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Tata Steel Masters 2025 title in Netherlands by defeating World Champion D Gukesh. His victory, inspired by peers' achievements, marked a key moment in his career. Despite losing the first game in the tiebreaker, Praggnanandhaa's remarkable comeback secured his triumph, drawing praise from Viswanathan Anand and highlighting his strategic acumen.
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