Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu Secures Third Consecutive Win at Norway Chess
Norway Chess: Pragg collects third consecutive classical win
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Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu achieved his third consecutive classical victory at the Norway Chess tournament, defeating world champion Gukesh Dommaraju. He now trails leader Wesley So by half a point, with Alireza Firouzja closely behind. The final round promises intense competition among the top players.
- 01Pragg won his third consecutive classical game, defeating Gukesh Dommaraju with the black pieces.
- 02Wesley So remains the tournament leader with 15.5 points, while Pragg has 15 points and Firouzja has 14.5 points.
- 03So defeated Magnus Carlsen in Armageddon after their classical game ended in a draw.
- 04Firouzja's match against Vincent Keymer lasted 91 moves, with Firouzja winning in the tiebreaker after both players missed winning chances.
- 05Gukesh's performance has led to a drop in his live ranking, now placing 25th.
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In the latest round of Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu achieved his third consecutive classical win, defeating reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju. Following this victory, Pragg is now just half a point behind tournament leader Wesley So, who has 15.5 points after defeating Magnus Carlsen in a tense Armageddon match. Alireza Firouzja is also in contention, sitting at 14.5 points after a lengthy battle against Vincent Keymer, which he ultimately won in the tiebreaker. The final round promises to be a thrilling showdown, with Pragg facing Keymer and Firouzja taking on So. The tournament has significantly impacted player ratings, with Carlsen losing ground and Pragg climbing to 12th in the world rankings. Gukesh's struggles have seen him drop to 25th, now behind other Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi and Viswanathan Anand.
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The ongoing tournament affects player rankings, potentially influencing future competitions and sponsorships.
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