OSLO: Round eight of Norway Chess 2026 delivered a crucial outcome in Oslo on Wednesday, with two decisive classical games and one Armageddon battle adding new tension to the race for first place. Alireza Firouzja scored an important classical victory against World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Playing with the white pieces, Firouzja navigated a tense endgame and kept his composure in mutual time pressure to convert a valuable win. The result moves him to within one point of tournament leader Wesley So. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu also delivered a major result, defeating World No.

It was a sad day for Indian players, with Praggnanandhaa losing his second consecutive classical game to find himself at the bottom of the standings with six points

Indian players shine at Norway Chess 2026 with Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh winning, while Carlsen and Keymer draw.

India's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon tie-break, while Praggnanandhaa secured…

Gukesh missed a win against Wesley So in Norway Chess, while Magnus Carlsen and Bibisara Assaubayeva lead their respective sections after seven rounds.

El estadounidense So lidera a falta de dos rondas, pero el francés Firouzja y el verdugo del noruego le siguen de cerca

Praggnanandhaa defeats Carlsen again at Norway Chess, narrowing the gap to tournament leader Wesley So with his impressive performance.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen again; Gukesh’s title hopes end

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical victory against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026, boosting his title chances. The win put…

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen for the second time in classical chess at Norway Chess 2026. This remarkable achievement…

The Indian GM has now defeated the world No 1 twice in classical at the Norway Chess. From what looked like a drawn position, Carlsen blundered and walked into a forced checkmate…

OSLO: Round seven of Norway Chess 2026 has kept up the drama in Oslo, with a decisive classical result and two tense Armageddon battles. The headline result on Tuesday came when…

Praggnanandhaa reflects on defeating Carlsen, emphasizing his respect for the World No. 1 despite recent losses.

Magnus Carlsen felt he had defended well, but that he also missed the fact that his opponent's bishop would prove decisive later.

OSLO: Round eight of Norway Chess 2026 delivered a crucial outcome in Oslo on Wednesday, with two decisive classical games and one Armageddon battle adding new tension to the race…

NEW DELHI: Alireza Firouzja. Magnus Carlsen.

It hasn't been an easy campaign for R Praggnanandhaa. He lost to Wesley So in the sixth round and, before that, fell to Gukesh the previous day.

Praggnanandhaa in three-way battle for Norway Chess title heading into final round

Praggnanandhaa's victory over Gukesh tightens Norway Chess title race; Assaubayeva claims women's championship in thrilling finale.

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is in contention for the Norway Chess title. He secured a crucial classical victory over compatriot D Gukesh. This win places him just half a…

Defeats the world champion in Round 9 for his third classical win in a row. Bibisara wins women’s title with a round to spare