R Praggnanandhaa has surpassed D Gukesh in live FIDE rankings, reaching a rating of 2777.2 while competing in the UzChess Cup Masters. He is currently tied for the lead in the tournament after defeating Shamsiddin Vokhidov. Recently, India saw four players in the global top 10, including Aravindh Chithambaram, highlighting the country's growing dominance in chess.
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