Indian Players Shine at Norway Chess 2026 with Key Victories
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh register wins
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In the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Alireza Firouzja, maintaining his lead. D. Gukesh secured a crucial win against Wesley So in Armageddon, while Divya Deshmukh triumphed over Koneru Humpy. The tournament is heating up as it approaches its final rounds.
- 01R. Praggnanandhaa defeated Alireza Firouzja in 51 moves, maintaining his lead with 12.5 points.
- 02D. Gukesh won against Wesley So in Armageddon after a missed opportunity in the classical game.
- 03Divya Deshmukh outplayed Koneru Humpy in Armageddon, continuing her strong performance.
- 04Bibisara Assaubayeva leads the women's section with a 2.5-point advantage after defeating Zhu Jiner.
- 05World champion Magnus Carlsen secured victory against Vincent Keymer in Armageddon after a classical draw.
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The Norway Chess 2026 tournament has showcased impressive performances from Indian players, particularly Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, who secured his second consecutive victory over Alireza Firouzja, solidifying his position at the top of the leaderboard with 12.5 points. D. Gukesh also made headlines by winning against Wesley So in Armageddon, bouncing back after missing a chance in the classical match. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh continued her good run by defeating Koneru Humpy in a tie-break after a missed opportunity in the classical game. Meanwhile, Bibisara Assaubayeva extended her lead to 2.5 points with a confident win over Zhu Jiner. The tournament is entering its final stretch, with key matches ahead, including world champion Magnus Carlsen's narrow victory against Vincent Keymer in Armageddon following a classical draw.
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The performances of Indian players in the Norway Chess 2026 can inspire interest and participation in chess across India.
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