India, Feb. 3 -- The Tata Chess Masters went down the wire on Sunday as R Praggnanandhaa came out on top against D Gukesh to claim the title in dramatic circumstances. Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa both lost their Round 13 games in Wijk aan Zee, with the defending world champion losing to India No. 2 Arjun Erigaisi. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa fell to a defeat against Vincent Keymer, who assisted Gukesh during the World Championship last year.

The title decider was forced to blitz playoffs tie-breaker due to Pragnnanandhaa and Gukesh being level at lead. Gukesh won the first game, but Praggnanandhaa fought back in style to win the next two face-offs.

The result sent social media into a state of meltdown as Gukesh was set to win the title, but...