Tough Day for Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess as Firouzja Takes Lead
Indian players Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa faced challenges at Norway Chess, with Gukesh losing to Wesley So and Firouzja overpowering Praggnanandhaa. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh is making her mark in the women's competition, sharing her candid thoughts in the Confession Room and securing a victory over Koneru Humpy.
Indian chess players faced a tough time at the ongoing Norway Chess event. D Gukesh, after showing promise, was defeated by Wesley So in the Armageddon round, as Alireza Firouzja took the lead, defeating R Praggnanandhaa. The contests have been intense, with defending champion Magnus Carlsen also having to fight tooth and nail to secure his initial tournament points.
Despite his loss, Gukesh remains in joint second place along with So, both having 2.5 points. Meanwhile, Firouzja's consecutive wins have given him a strong lead with six points. Praggnanandhaa and Carlsen are further down the leaderboard with 1.5 points each. In the women's category, Divya Deshmukh is enjoying her first appearance, clinching a win against Koneru Humpy and exploring the unique 'Confession Room' feature introduced at the tournament.
Divya finds herself in joint second place, while Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva leads with 4.5 points. Her remarks reflect a joyful engagement with the competition, highlighting her tactical enjoyment of both classical and Armageddon matches at Norway Chess.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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