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Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa stuns Magnus Carlsen in classical thriller
Updated On: 28 May, 2026 09:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian delivered a composed performance and slowly started building pressure. He appeared to be in control for long stretches of the match. Later, the contest took a sharp turn as Carlsen fought back and capitalised on the advantage
R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen (Pic: X/@rpraggnachess)
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical match in Round 3 of the ongoing Norway Chess tournament.
According to ESPN, the Indian delivered a composed performance and slowly started building pressure. He appeared to be in control for long stretches of the match.
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