Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has once again stunned the chess world by defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical game at Norway Chess 2026. The victory, his second classical win over the Norwegian star in the tournament, has boosted the Indian player's chances of becoming the first Indian champion in the history of the prestigious event. The result also dealt a major setback to Carlsen's hopes of winning an eighth Norway Chess title with only two rounds left to play.
