In the latest round of Norway Chess, Dommaraju Gukesh celebrated his 20th birthday with a significant victory over compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, marking his first win of the tournament. After a challenging start, Gukesh's tactical play allowed him to overcome Praggnanandhaa, climbing to third place with 7 points. The match showcased Gukesh's strategic depth, particularly in launching a kingside assault that proved decisive. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh also made headlines by achieving her first classical win against Zhu Jiner, propelling her to the top of the leaderboard with 8.5 points. In contrast, World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen faced his third classical defeat, this time against Wesley So, leaving him at the bottom of the standings with only 4.5 points. Alireza Firouzja continues to lead the tournament following his victory over Vincent Keymer in a tense Armageddon tie-break. The tournament remains competitive as players gear up for the next rounds.