June 5, 2026 11:53 AM
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh as title race heads into final round; Assaubayeva wins women’s title
R. Praggnanandhaa scored a crucial classical victory over world champion D. Gukesh with the black pieces, while Wesley So defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the Armageddon game, leaving the title race wide open heading into the final round. In a complex battle, Praggnanandhaa seized control after Gukesh came under pressure in the middlegame and converted his advantage with confidence. The full three points took Praggnanandhaa to 15 points, just half a point behind tournament leader Wesley S...