May 26, 2026 12:56 PM
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh earn Armageddon wins; Divya stuns world champion
The 2026 edition of Norway Chess got underway in Oslo with a dramatic opening round as Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh clinched hard-fought Armageddon victories after their classical games ended in draws. Praggnanandhaa defeated Wesley So in the tiebreaker following a balanced classical contest. The Indian Grandmaster produced an aggressive attacking display in the Armageddon game to claim the bonus points. World champion Gukesh, meanwhile, overcame a difficult challenge from...