Indian chess master <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/freestyle-grand-slam-tour-r-praggnanandhaa-stuns-world-no-1-magnus-carlsen-23585246" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">R Praggnanandhaa</a> on Monday shared a post on his official social media handle in which he was seen playing chess with business tycoon Gautam Adani.
The 20-year-old chess player stated that the simplicity and humbleness of Adani inspired him.
"Met @gautam_adani sir and his family along with my mom and @Rameshchess sir, Inspired by their simplicity and humbleness. We also played a game of chess! Thank you sir for all your blessings and support!," read the post.&nbsp;
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Met <a href="https://twitter.com/gautam_adani?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@gautam_adani</a> sir and his family along with my mom and <a href="https://twitter.com/Rameshchess?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@Rameshchess</a> sir, Inspired by their simplicity and humbleness. We also played a game of chess! Thank you sir for all your blessings and support! ?? <a href="https://t.co/8AwITWFJbI">pic.twitter.com/8AwITWFJbI</a>
&mdash; Praggnanandhaa (@rpraggnachess) <a href="https://twitter.com/rpraggnachess/status/1970083067487564219?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Previously, Adani had heaped praise on Praggnanandhaa in a post on his official social media handle. He congratulated the youngster for qualifying for the Grand <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/praggnanandhaa-secures-spot-grand-chess-tour-finale-with-runner-up-finish-sinquefield-cup-23591428" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chess</a> Tour Final in Brazil.&nbsp;
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Heartiest congratulations to R Praggnanandhaa on qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Final in Brazil! What an achievement! At just 19, your journey inspires millions of young Indians to dream big and play bold. Bharat is proud of you!♟️<a href="https://twitter.com/rpraggnachess?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@rpraggnachess</a> <a href="https://t.co/TWYweYWPXU">https://t.co/TWYweYWPXU</a>
&mdash; Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) <a href="https://twitter.com/gautam_adani/status/1961236316009726125?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Earlier this year, Praggnanandhaa defeated world number one <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/freestyle-grand-slam-tour-r-praggnanandhaa-stuns-world-no-1-magnus-carlsen-23585246" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Magnus Carlsen</a>. Recently, his sister R Vaishali etched her name in the history books once again by winning the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025 for the second consecutive edition. She achieved the feat in a hard-fought draw against former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the 11th and final round.
Vaishali has sealed her spot in the 2026 Women&rsquo;s Candidates Tournament, the gateway to a shot at the World Championship title.
Sharing the top spot with Kateryna Lagno of Russia, both scoring 8 points out of a possible 11, Vaishali was declared the winner thanks to a superior tie-break score, having faced higher-rated opponents across the event. Lagno settled for a quick draw against Ulviyya Fataliyeva of Azerbaijan.
This win marks the 24-year-old&rsquo;s second Grand Swiss title, having previously won the 2023 edition at the same venue, with six wins, one loss, and four draws. She now joins <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/fide-womens-world-cup-final-divya-deshmukh-tears-as-she-hugs-mother-after-historic-world-cup-win-watch-23586893" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Divya Deshmukh</a> and Koneru Humpy, who had already qualified for the Candidates through their top finishes in the Women&rsquo;s World Cup.

Previously, Adani had heaped praise on Praggnanandhaa in a post on his official social media handle. He congratulated the youngster for qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Final in Brazil

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