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Norway Chess 2026 R3: Pragg Beats Carlsen After World No. 1 Self-Destructs in Winning Position
Praggnanandhaa scored the only classical win of Round 3, beating Magnus Carlsen in a wild Najdorf where the World No. 1 fought back from worse to winning, then collapsed in time trouble. Firouzja extended his lead to 3 points with an Armageddon win over Gukesh, while Wesley So made it two Armageddon wins in a row by outplaying Vincent Keymer.
Norway Chess 2026 R2: Firouzja Makes It Two Classical Wins in a Row, Carlsen and Gukesh Miss Wins
Alireza Firouzja beat Praggnanandhaa to score the only classical win of the round, racing to a perfect 6/6 and a 3.5-point lead in Oslo. Magnus Carlsen missed a devastating shot against Vincent Keymer, while World Champion Gukesh let a winning endgame slip against Wesley So.
Norway Chess 2026 R1: Firouzja Stuns Carlsen in Oslo, Gukesh Survives 144-Move Marathon
Alireza Firouzja won his first-ever classical game against Magnus Carlsen, beating the world number one at his own home tournament despite playing with an ankle injury. World Champion Gukesh escaped a 144-move thriller against Keymer, then won in Armageddon with a brilliant bishop sacrifice.
Norway Chess 2026 Preview: Carlsen and Gukesh Meet Again as Tournament Moves to Oslo
Norway Chess moves from Stavanger to Oslo for its 14th edition, with Magnus Carlsen hosting Gukesh, Keymer, Firouzja, Pragg, and So at the Deichman Bjørvika library. The women's event features equal prize money for the first time, with World Champion Ju Wenjun and defending champion Anna Muzychuk headlining. Here's everything you need to know.
Nihal Sarin Wins Menorca Masters as Gukesh's Rough 2026 Continues - Plus Norway Chess Lineup Revealed
Nihal Sarin won the Menorca Masters with 6/10, finishing ahead of former world champion Ponomariov and World Champion Gukesh, who managed just 4.5/10. Meanwhile, Norway Chess announced a stacked lineup for May: Carlsen, Gukesh, Keymer, Firouzja, Pragg, and Wesley So. The World Champion's form heading into his title defense is a growing concern.