OSLO: Norway Chess 2026 concluded in Oslo on Friday with a dramatic final round, as Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa claimed the title with a decisive classical victory. Entering the round half a point behind Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa knew a victory would put him in a strong position to overtake the leader. Facing Vincent Keymer with the white pieces, the Indian grandmaster made the most of his opportunity and converted a crucial win. The full three points lifted Praggnanandhaa to 18 and secured first place.

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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…

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Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess 2026, defeating Vincent Keymer and becoming the first Indian champion.

R Praggnanandhaa was crowned champion of Norway Chess 2026 title after securing a final-round victory over Vincent Keymer.

R Praggnanandhaa made history by winning the Norway Chess title. He is the first Indian to achieve this prestigious feat. Praggnanandhaa secured a classical win in the final…

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R Praggnanandhaa scripted history on Friday night, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Norway Chess 2026 title | Sports News

Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title, defeating Keymer in final round to finish with 18 points in a historic elite chess triumph.

What a roller coaster ride it was for India's R Praggnanandhaa at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament

R Praggnanandhaa first caught everyone's attention in 2013, when he won the World Youth Chess C'ship Under-8 title.

R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a dramatic final round. Despite a slow start, the young grandmaster launched a stunning…

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited his mother's timely words of encouragement after scripting history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess…

The 20-year-old Grandmaster clinched the crown with a final-round victory

Praggnanandhaa calls his Norway Chess victory the pinnacle of his career after defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice.