From hotel room cricket to world junior champion: Pranav's story

18-year-old Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship with unique preparation methods, including playing cricket in hotel rooms with his coach, GM Shyam Sundar. Pranav balanced his rapid blitz skills with the patience needed for classical chess, leading to his triumph in Montenegro, a title once held by Viswanathan Anand.

Mar 8, 2025 - 19:45
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From hotel room cricket to world junior champion: Pranav's story
18-year-old Pranav Venkatesh clinched the World Junior Chess Championship with unique preparation methods, including playing cricket in hotel rooms with his coach, GM Shyam Sundar. Pranav balanced his rapid blitz skills with the patience needed for classical chess, leading to his triumph in Montenegro, a title once held by Viswanathan Anand.

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