The five -time world champion Magnus Carlsen won his seventh chess title in the Norwegian chess after the American Grand Master Fabiano Caruana made a good turn by defeating the star of India D Gukesh to earn three full points in the last round of Norwegian chess.
It was an unforgettable day for Gukesh, who, after he was in a disadvantageous position against 2018 Norwegian chess champion Caruana, tried to make a comeback, but with Indian attendance committed and immediately knew his chances evaporate in a second.
Gukesh offered a handshake with just two seconds left on the clock and then covered his hands with his face.
The champion Carlsen advocate ended the tournament with 16 points after he drew with the other Indian at Arjun Erigaisi from an unfavorable position.
Caruana finished second with 15.5 points, while Gukesh finished third – for the second time when he finished in so many Norwegian chess tournaments – with 14.5 points. Erigaisi was fifth with 12.5 points.
In the female section, the leader overnight and the double World Champion Blitz, Ukraine Anna Muzychuk won the title with 16.5 points, despite the loss of Armageddon to bind for the Indian R. Vaishali in the last round.
Muzychuk’s draw in a classic game against India earned both players every point, while Vaisali secured another half point by defeating the Ukrainians at the sudden death of Armageddon to end up 11 points.
The Norwegian chess format gives three points for a classic victory. In the case of the draw, players share one point followed by Armageddon Tie-Break, where the winner gets another half point.
If Vaisali defeated Muzychuk-Kry was overnight at 15.5 points-in a classic game, he would get rid of the Ukrainian Grand Master of three points to bring Humpy Konera to the title to have a double world champion within the Chinese world champion Ju Wenjun in a classic game.
Unfortunately, Humpy, who was at 13.5 points overnight after the 9th round, managed to handle a draw with white pieces to get one point. She got another half point by overcoming Wenjun in Traime-Break Armageddon to earn 1.5 points and end up with 15 points.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 7, 2025
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