Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen, Gukesh's Struggles Persist at Norway Chess

Praggnanandhaa delivered a remarkable victory over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess, elevating his position in the tournament. Meanwhile, reigning world champion D. Gukesh experienced another setback, continuing his challenging run as Alireza Firouzja moved forward despite an injury. Other matches saw fierce competition in both men's and women's sections.

In a surprising turn at Norway Chess, R Praggnanandhaa showcased his formidable skills by defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen. The victory brought three points to Praggnanandhaa, propelling him to second place with 4.5 points on the leaderboard. Carlsen, notable for his invincible stature, found himself uncharacteristically struggling, as indicated by his low position of 1.5 points at this stage.

Simultaneously, D. Gukesh continues to face challenges, as he could not capitalize on his opportunities against Alireza Firouzja and remains with 3.5 points. Firouzja, affected by an injury, demonstrated resilience as he managed to surpass Gukesh in a tense Armageddon finish, despite the physical discomfort.

The women's section remains highly competitive, with Divya Deshmukh achieving a crucial victory against leader Bibisara Assaubayeva, tightening the points gap. On the other hand, Koneru Humpy's difficulties persisted, seeing her placed at the bottom of the standings.