Norwegian Chess: R Praggnanandhaa finishes 3rd, Magnus Carlsen wins title

The final round of Norway Chess 2024 began with several scenarios that could play out to determine the winner of the main event and women’s tournament. The final round of Norway Chess 2024 led to several exciting games to fight for the coveted title in Stavanger on Friday. Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana drew their classic match and the winner was decided in the Armageddon tiebreaker. It was Carlsen who got the better of Caruana and, with this victory, the Norwegian guaranteed at least a share of first place in the tournament, having to wait for the result of the game between Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R.

Nakamura was in a position to win to finish first, but the game ended in a draw. 18-year-old chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa won the tiebreaker game, ending his Norway Chess debut in third place behind Nakamura.

The game between Alireza Firouzja and Ding Liren also ended in a draw, with the former winning Armageddon.

With these results, Carlsen won his sixth Norwegian Chess title. This is a big win for his country’s hero as he hasn’t played many classic tournaments in the recent past.

In the women’s competition, Ju Wenjun made history by winning the title in the inaugural edition of the tournament. She defeated her compatriot from China and World Championship challenger Lei Tingjie in a classic match.

In another match, Anna Muzychuk and Koneru Humpy drew, which made Muzychuk’s chances of winning the tournament disappear. However, Muzychuk managed to win at Armageddon and pick up a crucial 1.5 points to finish second in the tournament.

The last game of the tournament was between young Indian talent Vaishali R and the legendary Pia Cramling. Although Vaishali got into a winning position at some point, it was Cramling who pushed for victory in the end but the game ended peacefully. Vaishali fell in the tiebreaker, finishing fourth in the tournament.

As the tournaments have come to an end, Norway Chess congratulates the winners of both tournaments – Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun on their well-deserved victory. This year, Norway Chess was bigger than ever, attracting a stellar roster of competitors and providing high-stakes excitement from start to finish. The addition of the Norway Chess Women tournament marked a significant milestone, highlighting the event’s growth and commitment to inclusivity in the sport.

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