Gukesh Faces Must-Win Against Carlsen to Avoid Last Place at Norway Chess 2026
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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.
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Norway Chess 2026 is a prestigious international chess tournament.
World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle for the tournament title. [...] End of Article
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Gukesh will likely not defeat Carlsen
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- Will Gukesh successfully defeat Carlsen?
- Who will win the tournament title?
