Gukesh Triumphs Over Praggnanandhaa in Norway Chess to Revive Title Bid

Gukesh rekindled his chess campaign with a win over Praggnanandhaa, while Divya Deshmukh soared to the lead in the women's section of Norway Chess, solidifying their positions in the tournament standings.

D Gukesh reinvigorated his performance at the Norway Chess tournament by defeating fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa, acquiring three points in a tense classical match. This victory advances Gukesh's pursuit of the title, placing him in third place with 6.5 points.

In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh achieved a significant win over Zhu Jiner, thanks to a strategic 84-move effort that brought her to the forefront of the standings with 8.5 points. Her tenacity and tactical moves were instrumental in securing the lead.