Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa had to settle for the runner's up title after his opponent, the world's top-ranked Magnus Carlsen defeated him in a round of tie-breakers after their previous two games ended in a draw. But experts have highlighted the youngster's grit and exceptional skills throughout the tournament in Baku. It is normal for a sportsperson to hog all the limelight after winning a world title or any achievement for that matter. But chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa has been a refreshing change. At every press conference and in every photograph which has gone global he is seen with his mother Nagalakshmi. While Praggnanandhaa remained the cynosure, the million-dollar expression of his mother caught the attention of a photographer. She played a massive role in her son's road to success and has often accompanied him to national and international events. A photograph often speaks a million words. As the Indian prodigy was busy fulfilling his media duties after one of his wins en route to the final, his mother stood in the corner, away from the attention, and looked at her son in sheer disbelief and pride at what he had achieved at such a young age. Mother is the one who dreams of a better future for her children. She strives to give them a better life and upbringing and aspires that they become successful in life but is seldom in the limelight after her children’s success.
