'Pragg is No.
1 in the world': Anand after India's first GCT title Exclusive Viswanathan Anand's statement last week that 21 year old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is currently the world's best chess player sent shockwaves through the global chess community.
The pronouncement was a long overdue recognition of Praggnanandhaa's remarkable talent and resilience in the face of adversity.