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Praggnanandhaa Enjoys Playing 'Jenga' In Free Time

By IANS News September 25, 2025 • 17:52 PM View: 410

Global Chess League Season: India’s chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa spends his ‘free time’ playing Jenga and acknowledged that while chess requires focus, Jenga tests his nerves.

Chess in India has experienced a significant surge in popularity over the past few years, which has been aptly justified by the country's recent success in international tournaments.

Recently, Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Masters this year, highlighting his brewing rivalry with World Champion D. Gukesh, as the two competed in the decisive tiebreaker round.

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