Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen
Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen?
Praggnanandhaa has faced Magnus Carlsen in high-stakes matches, including the 2023 World Cup final where he lost in rapid tie-breaks. Their encounters highlight the generational clash between established champions and emerging talents.
Praggnanandhaa
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2735
- Peak Rating2785
- Current RankingNo. 16
- Peak RankingNo. 4
Top honours
- Arjuna Award for ChessAwarded for his achievements in chess.
- Silver Medal2022 Asian Games, Men's Team Competition.
- Gold Medal2024 Chess Olympiad, Open Section.
- World Youth Chess ChampionshipWon Under-18 section in 2019.
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Magnus Carlsen
Key numbers
- World Championship Titles5
- World Rapid Titles6
- World Blitz Titles9
- FIDE Ratings2841 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2882 (May 2014)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2013 – 2023
- World Rapid Chess ChampionSix-time champion
- World Blitz Chess ChampionNine-time champion
- FIDE Freestyle Chess World ChampionReigning champion
- Highest FIDE Rating2882 (May 2014)