D Gukesh Secures First Win at Norway Chess 2026, Divya Deshmukh Maintains Lead
D Gukesh Breaks Through With Big Win Over R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh Retains Lead At Norway Chess
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D Gukesh achieved his first classical victory at Norway Chess 2026 by defeating R Praggnanandhaa, moving to third place in the standings. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh retained her lead after drawing with Zhu Jiner, solidifying her position at the top of the women's event.
- 01D Gukesh's victory over R Praggnanandhaa came after 47 moves, marking his first classical win in the tournament.
- 02Alireza Firouzja leads the tournament with two wins and three draws, including two Armageddon victories.
- 03Wesley So defeated Magnus Carlsen, who is currently at the bottom of the table after losing three out of five games.
- 04Divya Deshmukh holds the top position in the women's section with five points after a draw against Zhu Jiner.
- 05Bibisara Assaubayeva and Anna Muzychuk are in second and third place, respectively, in the women's standings.
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In Round 5 of Norway Chess 2026, D Gukesh secured his first classical win by defeating compatriot R Praggnanandhaa, which propelled him to third place in the standings. Gukesh's victory came after 47 moves, prompting Praggnanandhaa to resign. Previously, Gukesh had struggled in the tournament, having not won any classical games until now. Alireza Firouzja remains at the top of the leaderboard with two wins and three draws, including two Armageddon victories. Wesley So also had a notable day, stunning five-time champion Magnus Carlsen, who now sits at the bottom of the table after three losses. In the women's event, Divya Deshmukh maintained her lead with five points after a draw against Zhu Jiner. Bibisara Assaubayeva and Anna Muzychuk follow closely in the standings, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament.
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