Norway Chess: Pragg humbles Carlsen once again; Gukesh, Divya suffer classical losses

R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run by besting Magnus Carlsen again at Norway Chess, marking a second consecutive defeat of the World No. 1 and keeping his title hopes alive. Gukesh, however, faced another classical loss due to a strategic blunder against Alireza Firouzja. In the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh succumbed to Bibisara Assaubayeva, highlighting the intense competition and the potential for unexpected upsets in this prestigious chess tournament. This event underscores the unpredictable nature of high-stakes chess and the evolving strategies that can shift outcomes dramatically.