Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Indian challenge at Zagreb Rapid and Blitz
Published on: June 30, 2026, 3:34 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Indian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a prestigious Grand Chess Tour event. Gukesh, the reigning world champion, joins as a wildcard despite a recent sabbatical, while Praggnanandhaa enters on a high after his Norway Chess triumph. The tournament features a strong international field, promising exciting rapid and blitz battles.
