Praggnanandhaa Creates History, Wins Norway Chess Title

History has been made in Oslo as Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. He clinched the title with a dramatic final round victory over Vincent Keymer, finishing with a total of 18 points.

The 20-year-old from Chennai edged Wesley So to secure the championship, delivering a remarkable comeback after early setbacks. Praggnanandhaa recorded classical wins against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice, World Champion D. Gukesh, Alireza Firouzja, and Vincent Keymer. After dropping in the standings early in the tournament, he staged a stunning recovery by winning four consecutive classical games to seal the title.