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Gukesh, Divya Suffer Losses As Norway Chess Title Race Intensifies
World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju: Round six of Norway Chess produced another dramatic day of chess with all three games in the tournament ending decisively.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen scored an important victory against tournament leader Alireza Firouzja. Playing with the white pieces, Carlsen gradually increased the pressure in a tense strategic battle before converting his advantage in the later stages. The win brings the Norwegian star closer to the leaders and hands Firouzja his first classical defeat of the tournament.
Wesley So claimed a crucial victory over Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a long encounter. So handled the complications confidently and converted his chances in the endgame to secure the full three points. The victory moves the American grandmaster into the top of the standings.
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