R. Praggnanandhaa scored his third and final GM norm at the 4th Gredine Open in Ortisei, Italy. He won his eighth round game against GM Moroni Luca Jr. and got his GM norm with one round to spare. This achievement helped him to became the second youngest GM in the history of the game of chess at the age of 12 years, 10 months and 13 days.

Certificate :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination at Guwahati 2025 on 20 & 21 Sept 2025
Fide Arbiter Seminar 2026-27
Final Report – Senior National Arbiters’ Seminar and Examination, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 14 & 15 March 2026.
Final Report :SNA Seminar and Exam held in Ranchi on 21 & 22 Feb 2026
Final Report :Senior National Arbiter Seminar cum Examination in Mohali on 31st Jan & 1st Feb 2026.