Norway Chess 2026: Alireza Firouzja Secures Dominant Victory Over R Praggnanandhaa
Norway Chess 2026: Firouzja dominates Praggnanandhaa with 3-0 win
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In the second round of Norway Chess 2026, Alireza Firouzja triumphed over India's R Praggnanandhaa with a decisive 3-0 score. Wesley So drew against D Gukesh but won in Armageddon, while Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy in the women's event.
- 01Alireza Firouzja achieved a 3-0 victory against R Praggnanandhaa, marking his second consecutive win in the tournament.
- 02Wesley So and D Gukesh's match ended in a draw, with So winning the subsequent Armageddon tiebreaker.
- 03Divya Deshmukh won against Koneru Humpy in Armageddon after their classical game ended in a draw.
- 04Magnus Carlsen drew with Vincent Keymer but won in Armageddon to secure additional points.
- 05Firouzja leads the men's tournament standings with 6 points, while Assaubayeva leads the women's standings with 4.5 points.
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In the second round of Norway Chess 2026, Alireza Firouzja showcased his skill by defeating India's R Praggnanandhaa with a commanding 3-0 score. This victory marked Firouzja's second consecutive classical win in the tournament, solidifying his position at the top of the men's standings with a total of six points. Meanwhile, Wesley So faced D Gukesh in a tightly contested match that ended in a draw, but So clinched the win in the Armageddon tiebreaker. In the women's tournament, Divya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy in a similar fashion, winning in Armageddon after their classical game concluded in a draw. The tournament's competitive atmosphere continues as players vie for points, with Firouzja and Assaubayeva leading their respective categories after round two.
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