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World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju: Round five of Norway Chess 2026 produced another dramatic day of fighting chess in Oslo, with two decisive classical games and a crucial Armageddon victory that further tightened the race for first place. One of the key results came when World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a tense all-Indian encounter.

One of the key results came when World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a tense all-Indian encounter.

Praggnanandhaa held the initiative for much of the game before Gukesh seized his opportunity in the later stages. Under increasing pressure and time trouble, Praggnanandhaa was unable to hold the position, allowing the world champion to convert his advantage and secure the victory.