Indian GM Pranav Crowned World Junior Blitz Champion

Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh secured the Open title at the FIDE World Junior Blitz Championship in Al Ain, UAE, by scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. The twenty-year-old finished a point ahead of his closest competitors to claim blitz gold, adding to the rapid silver medal he previously won at the event. This victory highlights India's growing dominance in international youth chess competitions.