Praggnanandhaa Stuns Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess Tournament
Praggnanandhaa defeats Magnus Carlsen in dramatic Norway Chess game
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Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament. After a tense match, Carlsen blundered, leading to his resignation and marking a career highlight for Praggnanandhaa.
- 01Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in a classical game at the Norway Chess tournament.
- 02The match featured a dramatic shift in momentum, particularly during critical time trouble for both players.
- 03Carlsen's blunder led to his immediate resignation, granting Praggnanandhaa a major victory.
- 04Gukesh Dommaraju drew with Alireza Firouzja, who maintained his lead after winning in Armageddon.
- 05In the Women's Tournament, all classical games ended in draws, with Zhu Jiner and Divya Deshmukh winning their respective Armageddon tie-breaks.
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In a stunning upset, Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa triumphed over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa controlled much of the game, but the tide turned as Carlsen entered severe time trouble and briefly gained the upper hand. However, a critical blunder from Carlsen allowed Praggnanandhaa to secure the win, prompting Carlsen to resign immediately. Following the match, Praggnanandhaa expressed his excitement on social media, stating his joy at having played a thrilling game against Carlsen. In other tournament highlights, Gukesh Dommaraju drew with Alireza Firouzja, who maintained his lead after succeeding in the Armageddon tie-break. The Women's Tournament also saw all classical games end in draws, with Zhu Jiner and Divya Deshmukh winning their respective tie-breaks to close the gap in the standings.
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Praggnanandhaa's victory over Carlsen boosts his profile significantly in the chess community, inspiring young players in India.
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