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Norway Chess: Praggnannandha, Gukesh Win; Divya Beats Humpy In Rd-7
World Champion Ju Wenjun: Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Alireza Firouzja in classical chess, while world champion D Gukesh beat Wesley So in Armageddon game as round seven of Norway Chess kept the pressure on.
Praggnanandhaa outplayed Firouzja in a long struggle and converted his advantage with confident technique to score a crucial victory. The result tightens the race at the top of the standings and hands Firouzja his second classical defeat of the tournament.
World Champion Gukesh and Wesley also ended in a draw after a tense battle. Gukesh went on to win the Armageddon game, collecting the additional points.
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