Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by winning Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to do so. He achieved a remarkable comeback from the bottom of the standings, including two classical victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 20, made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess 2026, defeating Magnus Carlsen twice and overcoming a mid-tournament slump.
India's Praggnanandhaa remains in contention for the Norway Chess 2026 title, trailing leader Wesley So by 0.5 points with one round left, as the top three players (So, Praggnanandhaa, Alireza Firouzja) are separated by just one point.
Reigning World Champion D Gukesh must defeat Magnus Carlsen in the final round of Norway Chess 2026 to avoid last place, while Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja compete for the title.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured his second classical win against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. The victory boosted Praggnanandhaa's title chances and dealt a setback to Carlsen's defense.
Norway Chess returns to Oslo with a strong Indian contingent including D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa. Gukesh faces pressure before his World Championship defense, while Deshmukh is the youngest women's competitor. Humpy returns after a withdrawal, and Praggnanandhaa seeks redemption.
