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Praggnanandhaa extends lead in FIDE Circuit Rankings, eyes World Championship clash with Gukesh
Published on: May 20, 2025, 2:20 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa extended his lead in the 2025 FIDE Circuit leaderboard by 28 points after winning the Superbet Chess Classic Romania. With strong performances this year, he is emerging as a top contender to qualify for the Candidates Tournament and eventually earn a chance to challenge reigning world champion D Gukesh.