Chess World Cup 2023 Final: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Vs Magnus Carlsen, Head-To-Head

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has faced Marnus Carlsen on 19 occasions across different tournaments.

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The 18-year-old has faced the World No. 1 only once in classical chess that finished in a draw. As far as rapid/exhibition games go, Carlsen has the upper hand with 7-5.

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The remaining rapids (6) between two star players ended in a stalemate. In February 2022, Praggnanandhaa became the youngest player to beat the then-world champion Carlsen.

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Praggnanandhaa beat World No. 3 Caruana to set up a final clash with Carlsen.

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Ranked No. 1 in the world, Norway's Magnus Carlsen has held the spot since 2011 and his rating of 2882 is by far the highest in history.

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Carlsen also has the longest unbeaten streak in classical chess history and aged 19, became the youngest person to reach the Summit of FIDE rankings.

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The change of guard regarding the world chess champion occurred in 2013 when Carlsen defeated Vishwanathan Anand and retained his title comfortably the following year.

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Magnus Carlsen made it to the semi-final by defeating Azerbaijan's Nijat Abasov.

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