Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made the whole India proud as went so far as the ultimate of the FIDE Chess World Cup. At the age of 18 years, Praggnanandhaa grew to become the youngest Indian to have performed in a Chess World Cup remaining, the place he misplaced to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a tie-breaker. After Praggnanandhaa returned dwelling, he acquired a grand welcome in Chennai and in addition met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a medi interplay, Praggnanandhaa gave insights into his chat with PM Modi in the course of the assembly.

It wasn’t simply chess that PM Modi and Praggnanadhaa mentioned in the course of the meet, with the latter revealing that cricket was additionally mentioned. Picking his favorite participant, Praggnanandhaa took the identify of India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

“PM Modi made me very comfortable. He asked me about my training, my father’s job etc. I enjoyed interacting with him”. He additionally mentioned other than Chess he follows cricket and if he needed to choose one favorite participant, it could be Ashwin.

Sharing particulars about his health regime, and meals habits, Praggnanandhaa revealed that he does yoga and meditation. When it involves meals, Indian delicacies are his favorite.

“I practice yoga and meditation to improve concentration: Praggnanandhaa. Before a game, I prefer eating Indian food. It is something that I enjoy. Preferably home food so my mother cooks for me. Praggnanandhaa,” he mentioned.

Praggnanandhaa was accompanied by his mom in the course of the Chess World Cup in Baku. While others could battle to know what goes on in Praggnanadhaa’s thoughts throughout video games, his mom is aware of precisely what scenario her son is in.

“People who know me well can figure out my game position from my face. My mother can definitely figure it out: Praggnanandhaa

“My mom’s assist is essential for me. It is emotional assist as properly. My mom takes care of all the things, household assist is essential, I am unable to specific in phrases how vital it’s,” he said.

“I watch films after I wish to loosen up,” Praggnanandhaa further revealed.