Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess 2026 after finalround classical victory

June 6, Oslo – Norway Chess 2026 concluded in Oslo on Friday with a dramatic final round, as PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu delivered a decisive classical victory to claim the title. Entering the round half a point behind Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa knew that a victory would put him in a strong position to overtake the leader. Facing Vincent Keymer with the white pieces, the Indian grandmaster made the most of his opportunity and converted a crucial win.

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The full 3 points lifted Praggnanandhaa to 18 points and secured first place. Wesley So, who had led the tournament heading into the final day, drew his classical game against Alireza Firouzja after a balanced encounter. So later prevailed in the Armageddon game, collecting the extra points. Firouzja finishes third after a strong tournament in Oslo. The remaining game between World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and World Champion GukeshDommaraju ended with a classical win for Carlsen. The Norwegian star kept pushing in a long battle and finished the event on a winning note. After Round 10, PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu wins Norway Chess 2026 with 18 points.

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Norway Chess 2026 Heads to Decisive Final Round as Assaubayeva Clinches Women’s Title

So remains in front as Praggnanandhaa and Firouzja keep pressure on

June 5, Oslo – Round 9 of Norway Chess 2026 delivered a dramatic penultimate day in Oslo, with the Norway Chess title race still wide-open heading into Friday’s final round. Wesley So’s classical game against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after a balanced encounter. So then won the Armageddon game, securing the extra points and preserving his lead before the final round. PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu scored the key classical victory of the day, defeating World Champion GukeshDommaraju with the black pieces.

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