Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa and Divya Secured Victories

In Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, Indian chess players demonstrated resilience following a challenging previous round. R. Praggnanandhaa achieved a notable victory against Iranian grandmaster Alireza Firouzja in a classical match, showcasing his tactical prowess and advancing his position in the tournament standings.

In the womens section, Divya Deshmukh secured a crucial win over renowned player Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tie-break match. This victory helped Deshmukh maintain her second place in the womens rankings, reflecting her strong performance throughout the competition.

Notably, reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen and fellow Indian grandmaster D. Gukesh also triumphed in their respective Armageddon games. Despite these victories, Carlsen and Gukesh find themselves at the bottom of the open-section leaderboard, highlighting the competitive nature of this years tournament.

As the event progresses, all players will look to build on their performances in pursuit of top positions in their respective sections. The Norway Chess tournament is renowned for its high level of competition, featuring some of the worlds top chess talents.