Tough Day for Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess as Firouzja Takes Lead

Norway Chess 2026: Carlsen comes back strong, defeats Gukesh in Round 4

Carlsen entered the game under pressure after a tough tournament start, losing to Alireza Firouzja in the opening round and to Praggnanandhaa in a dramatic third-round match, placing him at the bottom of the standings.

We both were ready to fight’ – Pragg takes down Carlsen in classical for the second time

The Indian GM handed the five-time world champion his second classical loss in three rounds of a Norway Chess to earn bragging rights after a wild game

R Praggnanandhaa Stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen At Norway Chess

R Praggnanandhaa proved he can go toe-to-toe with Magnus Carlsen, defeating the Norwegian world No. 1 in a gripping contest to claim three full points in round three of the Norway Chess.

‘Don’t think it’s such a big win’: Praggnanandhaa after defeating Magnus Carlsen

Praggnanandhaa's third round victory over Carlsen on Wednesday came two years after he had beaten the world no 1 at the same tournament in what was his first classical victory over the Norwegian.

Praggnanandhaa outshines Carlsen as world No 1's poor run at Norway Chess continues; another setback for Gukesh

Magnus Carlsen suffered a second defeat in three Classical games in the ongoing Norway Chess, where his hopes of winning a record-extending eighth title took suffered another massive blow with a 46-move loss against Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa.