R Praggnanandhaa loses to ex-coach Sandipan Chanda at World Rapid
Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa suffered a surprising defeat against his former coach, GM Sandipan Chanda, at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha. Praggnanandhaa was in a winning position but made a time-trouble error, leading to his loss. Chanda, a seasoned Grandmaster, also secured a victory against Levon Aronian earlier in the tournament.
- R. Praggnanandhaa lost to his former coach Sandipan Chanda.
- The match took place at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha.
- Praggnanandhaa was in a winning position but made a crucial error due to time pressure.
- Sandipan Chanda also defeated Levon Aronian in an earlier round.
- The event is a significant competition in the international chess calendar.
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