India's Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship (Under-20) held in Montenegro, remaining undefeated with seven victories and four draws. This marks a significant achievement for Indian chess, with Viswanathan Anand congratulating him for his remarkable performance. The victory brings the open title back to India after nearly 17 years.
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