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Carlsen finished with 16 points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.
Though the five-time world champion and legendary Viswanathan Anand has chosen not to play and donned the mentor's hat this time, the Indian teams, nonetheless, wear a formidable look.
The Norwegian World No 1 has announced that he doesn't have much to gain from playing in the championship match.
Anand finished with 14.5 points behind world champion Magnus Carlsen (16.5) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan (15.5).
After defeating the Norwegian superstar in the Blitz event that preceded the Classical section, Anand claimed the victory in a thrilling Armageddon (sudden death game) after the regular match ended in a 40-move draw.
The 44th Chess Olympiad, which was supposed to take place in Moscow, was shifted out of Russia in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine.
Kamal Haasan is the latest to congratulate Praggnanandhaa, who has come in for praise from different quarters.
Carlsen beat Ian Ian Nepomniachtchi by the scored 7.5-3.5 to retain his title.
Replying to a tweet by FIDE announcing him as a commentator for the match, Anand said he was looking forward on the assignment.
The 15-year-old defeated Michal Krasenkow to advance to the fourth round.
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