Ahead of Candidates 2026, India's only hope Pragg makes big admission
Ahead of Candidates 2026, India's only hope Pragg makes big admission
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa admitted his form dipped after a hectic 2025 season despite early title wins. He struggled in the year’s latter half but is not worried about the 2026 Candidates. Praggnanandhaa believes continuous tournaments affected his play and says an upcoming two-month break will help him rest, regroup, and prepare better.
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa admitted his form dipped after a hectic 2025 season despite early title wins. He struggled in the year’s latter half but is not worried about the 2026 Candidates. Praggnanandhaa believes continuous tournaments affected his play and says an upcoming two-month break will help him rest, regroup, and prepare better.
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa admitted his form dipped after a hectic 2025 season despite early title wins. He struggled in the year’s latter half but is not worried about the 2026 Candidates. Praggnanandhaa believes continuous tournaments affected his play and says an upcoming two-month break will help him rest, regroup, and prepare better. 
