In Photos: Proud Mom Nagalakshmi – Praggnanandhaa’s Support System at World Cup
Pragnanandhaa's unceasing support system, his mother Nagalakshmi was seen by his side at the 2023 FIDE World Cup.
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Praggnanandhaa's mother Nagalakshmi has travelled with him to the 2023 FIDE Chess World Cup.
Photo: FIDE/Anna Shtourman
✕ Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa's proud mother, Nagalakshmi was pictured being the support system of her son throughout the2023 FIDE World Cup.
Nagalakshmi accompanies her son to every competition.
The 18-year-old prodigy's father, Rameshbabu recently credited his wife for Pragnanandhaa's success.
Praggnanandhaa became the youngest finalist of the FIDE World Cup.
A curious and tensed Nagalakshmi watches her son at the competition, praying for his success.
Praggnanandhaa defeated both the world number 2 and 3 in the tournament, before losing the final against world number 1, Magnus Carlsen, in the final.
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