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Correct Answer :
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The first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the finals of the FIDE World Cup is R. Praggnanandhaa. He achieved this feat on August 22, 2023, by defeating Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals. The finals will be played between Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen, the current world champion.
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