Praggnanandhaa has joined forces with Team Liquid, and alongside him is Magnus Carlsen – yes, that Magnus Carlsen. Their timing couldn’t be more perfect, with the Esports World Cup 2025 about to kick off in Riyadh. This year is especially notable since online chess is being featured at the Esports World Cup for the first time.
These two aren’t exactly new to working together. Back during the 2023 and 2024 Global Chess League seasons, Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen were already teammates, making waves in the chess world. Their reunion at Team Liquid isn’t just another roster update—it’s a move that could really shake up the competitive chess scene in esports.
Praggnanandhaa’s Move to Team Liquid Matters – 12BET India Insight
Today we have Praggnanandhaa who now plays in Team Liquid, and he is reunited with Carlsen and four-time U.S. champion Fabiano Caruana. Such a fearsome squad is not going to settle to be the second best at the Esports World Cup 2025.
The news came just after Praggnanandhaa made winning a famous 2nd UzChess Cup, thus becoming one of the solid preparations to his participation in the World Cup. 12BET India congratulates him on his victory and this time on the fact the Indian chess prospered another time.
Generation Gaming player Arjun Erigaisi has so far won a secured place at the Esports World Cup finals. In the meantime Praggnanandhaa and two other Indians Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram of S8UL will participate in the Last Chance Qualifiers where they will battle to secure a place.
Confirmed Chess Lineup for Esports World Cup 2025
- Magnus Carlsen (Team Liquid)
- Fabiano Caruana (Team Liquid)
- Praggnanandhaa (Team Liquid)
- Hikaru Nakamura (Team Falcons)
- Alireza Firouzja (Team Falcons)
- Arjun Erigaisi (Generation Gaming)
- Ian Nepomniachtchi (Aurora)
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov (NAVI)
- Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Team Vitality)
- Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Twisted Minds)
- Wei Yi (Weibo)
- Vladislav Artemiev (Team Spirit)
- Vladimir Fedoseev
Team Liquid’s Tribute to Praggnanandhaa – 12BET India Exclusive
Team Liquid announced:
“Before chess conquered the world, it was born in India. For centuries, India shaped the game — now it shapes the future. Praggnanandhaa carries that legacy forward. Welcome to Team Liquid. The future of chess starts here.”
This statement underlines the immense pride 12BET India and the global chess community feel about Praggnanandhaa’s journey.
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Final Thoughts – 12BET India Celebrates Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa has just entered the international esports arena already as a part of Team Liquid, and 12BET India is happy to highlight his amazing story. The joining of his Team Liquid with the chess champion Magnus Carlsen does not only promote the team; but also signifies the rise of India as a chess powerhouse in the world.
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