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Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic, his first Grand Chess Tour victory

R Praggnanandhaa clinched the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025, marking his first Grand Chess Tour victory after a thrilling blitz playoff. Despite drawing his final classical game, Praggnanandhaa faced tough competition from Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Alireza Firouzja, who forced tiebreaks with their wins. Ultimately, Praggnanandhaa's resilience led him to triumph over Vachier-Lagrave, securing the title and a significant prize.