Norway Chess: Indian quartet endures miserable day as all four suffer defeats

R. Praggnanandhaa in action against American Wesley So at the Norway Chess championship on May 31, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement

It wasn’t a good day for the Indian players as they lost their games in the Open and women’s events in the sixth round of Norway Chess at Deichman Bjorvika on Sunday (May 31, 2026).All the three games in the Open section ended in victories in the classical format.

World Champion D. Gukesh succumbed to Germany’s Vincent Keymer. Photo: Special Arrangement

World champion D. Gukesh succumbed to Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the classical, handing his opponent a first win in the tournament while fellow R. Praggnanandhaa’s adventurous approach cost him against the experienced American Wesley So.“It’s nice to finally win a game after so many failed chances,” said Keymer after beating Gukesh, adding, “I don’t think I was ever worse.”

Koneru Humpy in action. Photo: Special Arrangement