Alireza Firouzja Dominates Norway Chess, Extends Lead to 3.5 Points
Norway Chess: Firouzja wins again, leads by 31⁄2 points
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Alireza Firouzja secured his second consecutive victory at the Norway Chess super-tournament, defeating Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and extending his lead to 3.5 points. With a perfect score of 6/6, Firouzja is set to face Gukesh Dommaraju in the next round. Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So also achieved victories in Armageddon matches.
- 01Firouzja achieved a perfect score of 6/6 after defeating Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, gaining 10.7 rating points.
- 02Magnus Carlsen won his Armageddon match against Vincent Keymer after a drawn classical game.
- 03Wesley So defeated Gukesh Dommaraju in Armageddon after their classical match ended in a draw.
- 04Firouzja's next match will be against Gukesh, marking his first game with the black pieces in the tournament.
- 05Carlsen expressed embarrassment over missed opportunities during his classical game against Keymer.
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Alireza Firouzja continued his impressive performance at the Norway Chess super-tournament, achieving a perfect score of 6/6 with a decisive victory over Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. This win solidified his lead by 3.5 points over competitors Wesley So and Gukesh Dommaraju. In the classical game, Firouzja capitalized on Pragg's missteps, particularly in an endgame scenario, to secure the full 3 points. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen, despite having winning chances against Vincent Keymer, had to settle for a draw in their classical match but later triumphed in the Armageddon tiebreaker. Wesley So also managed to win his Armageddon match after drawing his classical game against Gukesh. As the tournament progresses, Firouzja's upcoming match against Gukesh will be crucial, marking his first game without the advantage of playing with white pieces. Firouzja's recent performance has also allowed him to re-enter the top ten in the live ratings list.
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