‘Legend and her son.’ Internet swoons over chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa's heartwarming click with mom, picture goes viral

R Praggnanandhaa and his remarkable journey in the world of chess have stirred the hearts of millions across India. The young prodigy, who scored the silver medal at the recent FIDE Chess World Cup, has also become a heartwarming internet sensation.

It wasn't just his strategic prowess that became the talking point, but also his mother's unwavering support and presence that added an endearing touch to the event. Throughout the tournament, the image of this dynamic duo – Praggnanandhaa and his mother – gained traction on social media, generating waves of enthusiasm.

One of the pictures, which is a selfie clicked by chess photographer Maria Emelianova, thanks to its endearing caption, has already garnered over 5.2 million views on Twitter (now X).


The photograph shows Emelianova along with Praggnanandhaa and his mother standing side by side while smiling for the camera.

Accompanying the image was a simple yet powerful caption that resonated deeply: "a moment with a legend and her son." Praggnanandhaa himself shared this post, writing "caption" along with a fire and heart emojis.


The picture evoked sentiments of support from netizens, with one user writing, "The fact that you described his mother as a legend."


"Behind every successful man, there is a mother whose eyes light up with love and pride." wrote another.


In the captivating FIDE Chess World Cup finale, the prodigious 18-year-old from India, pitted his skills against none other than the reigning chess maestro, Magnus Carlsen, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Despite falling short of victory in the tournament's final tie-breaker against Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa's silver medal finish secured him a spot in the highly coveted Candidates Tournament.