Praggnanandhaa triumphs! beats Gukesh in tiebreaker to win Tata Steel Chess 2025

Praggnanandhaa clinched the Tata Steel Chess 2025 title after defeating Gukesh in a thrilling tiebreaker.

The Tata Steel Chess 2025 tournament reached a thrilling conclusion in Wijk aan Zee, with young Indian chess talents R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh stealing the spotlight. Both players entered the final round tied at the top with 8.5 points, setting the stage for an epic battle for the Masters title. However, in the end, Praggnanandhaa wins the title after beating Gukesh in the tie breaker.

Intense final round at Tata Steel Chess 2025

In the final round of the Tata Steel Chess, both the leading players, Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa, lost their matches. German GM Vincent Keymer beats Praggnandandha in an intense match, whereas Gukesh was beaten by his compatriot Arjun Erigaisi. This brings Gukesh and Pragg together in the same points draw, and the final eventually leads to the tiebreaker.

High-stakes tie-break between Pragg and Gukesh

As the final round proceeded, the contest between Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh was intense, with neither player able to secure an outright victory. This led to a high-stakes tie-break, and the players had to battle it out in a blitz format. Gukesh initially won the first game, but Praggnanandhaa rebounded to level the score, taking the contest to a sudden death.

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Praggnanandhaa emerges victorious

In the end, Praggnanandhaa’s nerves of steel clinched the victory in the sudden death match, as Gukesh was forced to resign. This incredible win marked Praggnanandhaa as the champion of the 2025 Tata Steel Masters, a milestone achievement for the young prodigy. Gukesh, despite the loss, displayed exceptional talent throughout the tournament and remains a heavyweight in the chess world.

Tata Steel Chess Round 13 standings