May 27, 2026 11:39 AM
Norway Chess: Firouzja downs Praggnanandhaa to extend lead; Divya pips Humpy
Norway Chess continued to deliver intense contests in its second round as French grandmaster Alireza Firouzja emerged as the early leader after securing his second consecutive classical victory in Oslo. Firouzja registered the only decisive result in the open section, defeating Indian teenager R Praggnanandhaa in a strategic encounter. The French player gradually built an advantage from the middlegame before converting it into a convincing win through composed endgame play. The victory moved F...