R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive performance at the Norway Chess tournament by defeating fellow Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh in the penultimate round, marking his third consecutive Classical win. This victory follows his earlier triumphs against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja, significantly enhancing his prospects of becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious event. Praggnanandhaa's journey in the tournament has been remarkable, especially after facing two losses that left him at the bottom of the standings. He expressed pride in his game against Gukesh, noting that he successfully managed his time and calculations, which had previously hindered his performance. Currently, he is just half a point behind leader Wesley So. In the women's section, Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the championship title with a round to spare, drawing her final match against Anna Muzychuk. Meanwhile, Indian players Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy occupy the last two spots in the women's standings.