Oslo [Norway], June 2 (ANI): The headline result in Round 7 of Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo saw R Praggnanandhaa defeat Alireza Firouzja in classical play, producing a significant shift in the tournament standings.The Indian star outplayed Firouzja in a long, hard-fought battle before converting his advantage with precise and confident technique to secure a crucial victory.The result tightens the race at the top of the leaderboard while handing Firouzja his second classical defeat of the event.World No.
1 Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer played out a closely contested classical draw after an intense encounter in which neither player managed to break through.Carlsen, however, went on to win the Armageddon tie-break to claim the extra points and stay firmly in contention near the top of the standings.The remaining classical encounter between World Champion D Gukesh and Wesley So also ended in a hard-fought draw after a tense battle.
Gukesh, however, went on to win the Armageddon tie-break, securing the additional points on offer.
Following Round 7 of Norway Chess 2026, Wesley So continues to lead the....
