Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:38am on 06 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
R Praggnanandhaa has won the Norway Chess 2026 title after a dramatic final round in Oslo. He secured a crucial victory against Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the last game, which helped him clinch the championship. The Indian Grandmaster finished the tournament strongly after a late surge, beating top players including Magnus Carlsen during the event. His win came on Carlsen’s home turf, making the achievement even more special. Earlier, Praggnanandhaa had been in a tight race for the title, but his final-round victory ensured he finished ahead of competitors like Wesley So and Alireza Firouzja, marking a historic moment for Indian chess.
