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Norway Chess Tournament: De Gukesh defeated Armagadon in a tie-break and slipped to the fifth place, while Arjun Arigasi defeated Hikaru Nakamura and retained the fourth place.
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Stavenger: The current world champion D Gukesh’s ups and downs in the Norway Chess tournament continued and the Indian player lost to Woi Yi of China and lost to the joint fifth position in Armagadon Tie-Break. Arjun Arigasi, another India player participating in this competition, retained his fourth place by defeating Hikaru Nakamura, the second player in the world.
Defending champion Magnus Carlson continued his brilliant performance on Saturday. Playing with black pieces, he won the Armagadon tie-break against Fabiano Karuana and brought his number to 9.5.
In the women’s category, two-time world rapid champion Koneru Hampi gained 8.5 points after a tie-break win against China’s Lei Tingji, while R Vaishali won a decisive victory against Sarah Khadame, a Spain player, leading him three points and reached fourth with 6.5 points.
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media …Read more
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more
