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Magnus Carlsen, after the first day of the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025, acknowledged Gukesh's improvement but stated he's yet to be truly impressed by the young Indian chess players. He praised Praggnanandhaa's recent classical tournament wins, highlighting his consistent performance.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has ascended to India's No. 1 chess player, securing the UzChess Cup Masters title by defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov. This victory propelled his live rating to 2778.3, ranking him World No. 4 and surpassing World Chess Champion D Gukesh in live classical ratings. This triumph signifies a generational shift in Indian chess, marking Praggnanandhaa's arrival as the nation's new chess leader.