R Praggnanandhaa made history on Friday by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer in a decisive final match. The 20-year-old Grandmaster entered the last day in third place with 15 points but secured a vital victory, bringing his total to 18 points. This achievement is particularly significant as it marks a milestone that even Indian chess legends like Viswanathan Anand and current world champion D Gukesh have not reached since the tournament's inception in 2013. Praggnanandhaa's journey in the tournament included a remarkable feat of defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice, showcasing his resilience after a disappointing performance in the Candidates Tournament earlier this year. The final round saw American Grandmaster Wesley So, who was leading with 15.5 points, held to a draw, which allowed Praggnanandhaa to capitalize on the opportunity. Although So won the subsequent Armageddon tie-break, it was not enough to surpass Praggnanandhaa's total. The tournament concluded with Alireza Firouzja finishing third, while Gukesh's campaign ended without a title win.