Pragg Thanks Coaches, Family After Punching 2026 Candidates Ticket

• Indian GM Praggnanandhaa secured a spot in the 2026 Candidates Tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025.
• He expressed gratitude to his coaches, family, and supporters on social media (X) after his qualification.
• His successful season included victories at the Tata Steel Masters, Superbet Chess Classic Romania, UzChess Cup Masters, and London Chess Classic Open.
• Praggnanandhaa will compete in the eight-man Candidates Tournament alongside players like Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, and Hikaru Nakamura.

Why It Matters: Pragg's Candidates qualification marks a major milestone for Indian chess.