Norway Chess 2026 has been a tournament filled with elite grandmasters and telling a very different story. The young Indian prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, has now managed something few players in the world can claim. He has not only challenged Carlsen but beaten him again in classical format, strengthening his reputation on one of the biggest stages in global chess.Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered another major result at Norway Chess 2026, defeating hometown favourite and world number one Magnus Carlsen for the second time in a classical game during the tournament. The result, as per PTI reports, significantly boosted his chances of becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious event.In a remarkable milestone within the elite double round-robin format, Praggnanandhaa became the only player this year to defeat Carlsen twice in classical games. The achievement has further highlighted his rapid rise in international chess and his growing consistency against the very top tier of competition.Following the victory, industrialist Anand Mahindra reshared a clip of the final moments of the game, played with Praggnanandhaa handling the black pieces in Round 8 of Norway Chess 2026. Reacting to the performance, he described the growing reputation of the young Indian as “impraggnable,” suggesting that the label was beginning to stick after yet another win over the world number one.— anandmahindra (@anandmahindra) He also observed Carlsen’s calm reaction after the loss, noting the lack of visible frustration, and suggested that the world champion may be growing more accustomed to such outcomes when facing Praggnanandhaa.Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa in third placeWith two rounds still remaining, the victory pushed the 20-year-old Indian Grandmaster to third place on 12 points. The standings remained tightly packed, with Alireza holding second place on 13 points, while American Grandmaster Wesley So continued to lead the tournament on 14 points after securing an Armageddon tie-break win against Germany’s Vincent Keymer, reported PTI. The match itself unfolded in a tense and strategic manner. Praggnanandhaa, playing with the black pieces, steered the game into a queen-and-bishop endgame where he had an extra pawn. Although the position was widely considered to be close to a draw, the Indian player continued to apply pressure, keeping both the board and the clock under strain for his opponent.Eventually, Carlsen faltered under time pressure, allowing Praggnanandhaa to convert the advantage into a memorable win. The young grandmaster later reflected that the game was more about the tournament situation than the identity of his opponent, noting that securing points at this stage mattered more than the prestige attached to any individual match.