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    Norway Chess: Pragg beats Gukesh as title race heads into final round; Assaubayeva wins women’s titl
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    Norway Chess: Pragg Beats Gukesh As Title Race Heads Into Final Round; Assaubayeva Wins Women’s Title

    By IANS News June 05, 2026 • 11:06 AM View: 123
    World Champion Ju Wenjun: Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu scored the key classical victory over world champion Gukesh Dommaraju with the black pieces, while Wesley So won Armageddon game over world No.1 Magnus Carlsen as the title race still wide-open heading into final round.

    In a complicated battle, Praggnanandhaa took control after Gukesh came under pressure in the middlegame and converted with confidence. The full 3 points move Praggnanandhaa to 15 points, just half a point behind tournament leader Wesley So.

    Wesley So’s classical game against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after a balanced encounter. So then won the Armageddon game, securing the extra points and preserving his lead before the final round.

    TAGS Norway Chess Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu Gukesh Dommaraju Magnus Carlsen World No Alireza Firouzja Vincent Keymer
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