Chess Prodigy R Praggnanandhaa Tackles a New Challenge: Making Dosa

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, known for his exceptional skills on the chessboard, recently took on a new challenge – making dosa. The 19-year-old grandmaster’s coach, Ramachandran Ramesh, shared a picture on social media capturing Praggnanandhaa’s first attempt at preparing the beloved South Indian dish.

In the viral post, Ramesh mentioned that Praggnanandhaa was learning to make dosa for the first time at his expense. He humorously added that the young chess sensation improved with each attempt, ending the post with a Tamil phrase that translates to “Two hot dosas for takeaway.” The photo shared by Ramesh shows Praggnanandhaa serving dosas to his coach, showcasing his culinary skills off the chessboard.

The post quickly gained traction on social media, with users applauding Praggnanandhaa for his cooking endeavor. Some users even joked about his potential in other fields, with one user mentioning that they expect another chess player, Aravindh, to win Masterchef India at some point. Another user shared a personal anecdote about their son’s cooking talent, drawing parallels to Praggnanandhaa’s unexpected culinary skills.

Praggnanandhaa’s foray into dosa-making comes after his recent victory at the Tata Steel Masters 2025, where he emerged victorious in a tie-break against world champion D Gukesh. This win solidified his position as a rising star in the world of chess, following previous successes such as finishing second at the 2023 Chess World Cup and winning a gold medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024.

With a remarkable chess journey that began at the age of 5 and a string of impressive achievements under his belt, Praggnanandhaa continues to captivate fans and inspire admiration both on and off the chessboard.