Norway Chess 2024: R Praggnanandhaa shocks world champion Ding Liren
With 11 points, Pragg is presently ranked third in the 6-man Open Section of Norway Chess. Hikaru Nakamura is in second place with 12.5 points, behind Magnus Carlsen, who leads the standings with 13.5 points.
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa of India has been causing a stir at the esteemed Norway Chess 2024 competition. Following his victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and No. 2 Fabiano Caruana, he maintained his incredible form in Round 7 surprising world champion Ding Liren.
During a nail-biting Armageddon tiebreaker, Praggnanandhaa maintained his poise and took advantage of a chance to exert pressure on Ding Liren. The 18-year-old prodigy’s victory demonstrated his willpower and strategic ability. Against the youthful Indian talent, Ding Liren, who has been struggling throughout the tournament, suffered yet another defeat.
In the Armageddon tiebreaker, Praggnanandhaa lost to Firouzja Alireza, but he came back stronger to beat Ding Liren.
Praggnanandhaa is still in the running for the title with this victory. With 11 points, he is presently ranked third in the 6-man Open Section of Norway Chess. Hikaru Nakamura is in second place with 12.5 points, behind Magnus Carlsen, who leads the standings with 13.5 points.
Because of his composure and attitude following these wins, Praggnanandhaa’s fan base is expanding. The current world champion, Ding Liren, seemed stressed out in Norway. The difference in skill between the two players illustrates both the difficulties the seasoned champion experienced and the young Indian’s quick ascent to fame.
Magnus Carlsen and Praggnanandhaa will square off in the much-awaited reverse fixture. With both players looking to establish their dominance, the fight is sure to be fierce. Will Carlsen stop Praggnanandhaa’s onslaught of giant-killing, or can he continue? Chess fans across are excitedly awaiting this match.
Now let’s examine a few more noteworthy matches from the Norway Chess 2024 competition:
The highly anticipated match between GM Ding Liren and the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, was noteworthy for an unforeseen reason. Carlsen abandoned the board for fifteen minutes during the game, and it turns out he was just hungry! He came back for salad, spaghetti, and a large pepperoni pizza. Ultimately, a draw was reached in the game.
In Armageddon, Hikaru Nakamura emerged victorious over Fabiano Caruana. Nakamura’s aggressive play gave him the victory and demonstrated his tactical approach.
Magnus Carlsen took the only lead in the tournament after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in a second-round armageddon match.
Some of the best chess players in the world, including grandmasters, world champions, and growing talent, are drawn to Norway Chess. There will be fierce rivalry and excellent games as long as the best players are present. Norway Chess is categorized as a “super tournament,” signifying that top players and competitive play are present.
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