Pranesh M posing with the award© X (previously Twitter)
India’s 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M emerged triumphant on the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, clinching the Group A title with a formidable efficiency on Sunday. Within the ninth and last spherical, Pranesh defeated Germany’s Vadim Petrovskiy with the white items to seal the championship. Rated 2673, Pranesh is at present ranked forty fourth within the newest FIDE World Rankings for August 2026. The Indian Embassy in Hungary congratulated 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M on his victory on the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa.
It praised his spectacular efficiency in considered one of Central Europe’s aggressive open tournaments and highlighted the rising success of Indian chess gamers in Hungary.
“Meet the brand new Indian Chess Champion!! Pranesh M. Large Congratulations! to Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M on his good victory on the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary!” The Indian Embassy wrote in an X put up.
Meet the brand new Indian Chess Champion!! Pranesh M.
Large Congratulations! ????????♟️ to Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M on his good victory on the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary!
After an exhilarating ninth spherical, Pranesh secured the highest spot in considered one of Central… pic.twitter.com/qHDY74ucDR
— India in Hungary (@IndiaInHungary) August 23, 2026
“After an exhilarating ninth spherical, Pranesh secured the highest spot in considered one of Central Europe’s best open tournaments. We’re extremely proud to see Indian expertise shining so brightly on the worldwide stage. Hungary continues to be a contented looking floor for Indian Chess. Wishing him continued success in his chess journey,” the put up additional added.
Pranesh, who hails from Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu, completed the match with seven factors from 9 rounds, sharing the highest spot with three different gamers.
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