R. Praggnanandhaa Defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess Round 3
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen in classical thriller at Norway Chess Round 3
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Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa achieved a remarkable victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament, showcasing a strong performance that culminated in Carlsen's resignation after a critical blunder. This win marks a significant milestone in Praggnanandhaa's career.
- 01Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world champion, in a classical game at the Norway Chess tournament.
- 02Carlsen briefly seized the advantage during the game but made a decisive blunder that led to his resignation.
- 03After three rounds, Alireza Firouzja leads the tournament standings, having drawn with Gukesh Dommaraju and won in the Armageddon tie-break.
- 04In the women's tournament, all classical games ended in draws, with Zhu Jiner and Divya Deshmukh winning their respective Armageddon matches.
- 05Despite her defeat, Bibisara Assaubayeva retained her lead in the women's standings.
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In a stunning upset at the Norway Chess tournament, Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa triumphed over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a thrilling classical match. Praggnanandhaa maintained pressure throughout the game, demonstrating composure and skill. The match took a dramatic turn during a critical time trouble phase when Carlsen briefly gained the upper hand. However, a significant blunder from Carlsen led to his immediate resignation, marking one of the most significant victories in Praggnanandhaa's career. Following the match, he expressed his excitement on social media, stating he was fortunate to win against Carlsen and looked forward to more competitive games. In other matches, Alireza Firouzja, the tournament leader, drew with Gukesh Dommaraju but won in the Armageddon tie-break. The women's tournament saw all classical games end in draws, with Zhu Jiner and Divya Deshmukh claiming victories in their respective Armageddon matches, narrowing the gap behind the leader Assaubayeva.
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Praggnanandhaa's victory boosts his profile in the chess community and inspires young players in India.
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