Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa and Firouzja Claim Victories Over Carlsen and Gukesh
Norway Chess: Pragg and Firouzja grab classical wins, over Carlsen and Gukesh
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In round eight of the Norway Chess super-tournament, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Magnus Carlsen, marking his second victory over the world champion, while Alireza Firouzja triumphed over Gukesh Dommaraju. These wins tightened the race for the title, with Wesley So maintaining the lead despite a draw.
- 01Praggnanandhaa's victory over Carlsen was his second in this tournament, showcasing his skill in a French Defence.
- 02Alireza Firouzja's win against Gukesh allowed him to close the gap on tournament leader Wesley So, now just 1 point behind.
- 03Wesley So remains in first place after drawing his classical game against Vincent Keymer and winning the subsequent Armageddon.
- 04This tournament marks a challenging period for Carlsen, who has suffered four classical defeats, a rare occurrence in his career.
- 05Gukesh Dommaraju's loss to Firouzja leaves him at the bottom of the standings, having lost significant rating points.
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In the eighth round of the Norway Chess super-tournament, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu achieved a remarkable victory over Magnus Carlsen, marking his second win against the world champion in this event. Firouzja also secured a win against Gukesh Dommaraju, bringing him within one point of tournament leader Wesley So. So maintained his lead despite drawing his classical game against Vincent Keymer and winning in Armageddon. The results have significant implications for the title race, with only two rounds remaining. Pragg's win came from a solid performance in the French Defence, while Firouzja's victory helped him recover from previous losses. Carlsen's struggles continued as he faced his fourth classical defeat, a rare occurrence in his career, highlighting the intense competition in this year's tournament. Gukesh's loss further solidified his position at the bottom of the standings, reflecting his challenging performance in Oslo. The tournament will resume after a rest day, with So facing Carlsen and Firouzja in the final rounds.
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