Praggnanandhaa Navigates Chess Evolution: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

World Championship still a priority despite Chess World Tour, says Praggnanandhaa

The Chess World Championship Tour is slated to be an annual affair from 2027, which aims to crown a champion across the three disciplines — Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz chess — while the World Championship is held in the Classical format.

Praggnanandhaa Navigates Chess Evolution: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

Praggnanandhaa Navigates Chess Evolution: Balancing Tradition and Innovation In an era of evolving chess formats, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa remains optimistic about the sport's future. Despite the launch of the Chess World Championship Tour, Praggnanandhaa believes the traditional world championship will retain its prominence. Set to become an annual event from 2027, the Tour will feature Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess discipline…