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ViKing of Norway: Pragg wins crown that eluded even Vishy
Vishy Anand has been there and done that. The first Indian chessman to build an incredible résumé with his global achievements, he saw D Gukesh (Candidates and World title), Arjun Erigaisi (breaking into the Elo 2800 club) and K Humpy (World Rapid crown) follow in his footsteps. But late on Friday in Oslo, R Praggnanandhaa scaled a peak that even Anand could not conquer in his several forays at Norway Chess.
Norway Chess: Pragg humbles Carlsen once again; Gukesh, Divya suffer classical losses
If you turn the pages of an English dictionary to find the meaning of the word "cliché", it will tell you that a cliché is nothing but a phrase or an idea that has been so overused that it no longer holds its original meaning. At the 14th edition of Norway Chess in Oslo, the feeling of shock and disappointment associated with a defeat faced by Magnus Carlsen has become a bit of a cliché. The result itself doesn't really yield that feeling of shock or disappointment anymore.
'Gukesh can take inspiration from Pragg': Anand advises world champion
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has praised R Praggnanandhaa’s recent form and suggested that world champion D Gukesh look to the young Grandmaster’s example as he tries to regain momentum. Praggnanandhaa recently became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, while Gukesh had a disappointing campaign and finished sixth. Anand said he was impressed by Praggnanandhaa’s fighting spirit and the way he bounced back strongly in the latter stages of the tournament.
Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to raid Carlsen's backyard, win Norway Chess title
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, what have you done? Just this Thursday, Norway's national football team came up with an avant-garde Viking-themed photoshoot with their squad destined for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. With superstars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard donning the traditional Viking costumes and posing as if they were getting ready for another raid, the piece of work looks exquisite to the naked eye.
Explained: How Praggnanandhaa can win Norway Chess in a three-way battle
The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within reach. After nine rounds, Wesley So leads the standings with 15.5 points, followed by Praggnanandhaa on 15 and Alireza Firouzja on 14.5.
Explained: How Praggnanandhaa can win Norway Chess in a three-way battle
The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within reach. After nine rounds, Wesley So leads the standings with 15.5 points, followed by Praggnanandhaa on 15 and Alireza Firouzja on 14.5.
Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa takes revenge on Gukesh; title race goes to final day
These were the names of the opponents Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa faced, or, more accurately, outsmarted, over his last three rounds. Three consecutive wins, each in the classical format, have put the 20-year-old right in the running for this year's Norway Chess crown in the open section. While the women's section saw Bibisara Assaubayeva draw her Round 9 classical game against Anna Muzychuk to wrap up the Norway Chess Women's title on Thursday in Oslo, the open section remains wide open.
Carlsen left in awe of Praggnanandhaa's Norway Chess heroics: 'That's pretty insane'
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa completed a remarkable comeback to win the Norway Chess 2026 title, earning praise from none other than World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after a stunning finish to the tournament. The 20-year-old scripted history in Oslo by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. Praggnanandhaa entered the final round trailing American Grandmaster Wesley So but produced a championship-winning performance when it mattered most.
Vijay honours chess champion: CM felicitates Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh
Actor turned politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa in Chennai on Monday. He honored him for his historic victory at the Norway Chess Tournament. The young chess prodigy became the first Indian to win the prestigious title.
Praggnanandhaa exclusive interview: 'Winning ahead of Carlsen is something I've always wanted'
In a country where Magnus Carlsen's shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1's own backyard. The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom of the open-category standings, only to produce a remarkable comeback that included two classical victories over Carlsen, a win over the reigning world champion Dommaraju...