Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu Wins 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu achieved a remarkable comeback to win the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Finals, defeating Fabiano Caruana with a score of 15-13. The final day saw Rameshbabu overturn a six-point deficit, starting with a win in the rapid games after Caruana had initially taken control of the match.

Caruana led 9-3 after winning the first classical game and drawing the second. However, Rameshbabu's victories in both rapid games shifted the momentum, allowing him to take an 11-9 lead. The players then drew in the blitz games, with Rameshbabu maintaining his advantage to secure the overall victory.

This win adds to Rameshbabu's successful 2026 season, which included victories at other prestigious events. He earned $200,000 for his first-place finish and secured an automatic invitation to the 2027 Grand Chess Tour.