R Praggnanandhaa won ‘Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025'

Current Context: R Praggnanandhaa triumphed in the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on February 2, 2025.

• The victory came after a thrilling tiebreaker against World Champion D Gukesh.
• Both players were tied at 8.5 points each after the classical rounds, necessitating a tiebreaker to determine the winner.
• This historic victory makes him the first Indian to win the title since Viswanathan Anand in 2006, marking a significant milestone in his career and showcasing his growing dominance in the chess world.

Question:

1 Who won the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands?

• A) R Praggnanandhaa
• B) Magnus Carlsen
• C) D Gukesh
• D) Ian Nepomniachtchi

Answer: A) R Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious in the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025, held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, by defeating D Gukesh in the tiebreaker.