R. Praggnanandhaa Makes History by Winning Norway 2026 Chess Title

Historic Victory for R. Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa has etched his name in history by clinching the Norway 2026 chess title, triumphing over Keymer in the decisive 10th round of the event. At just 20 years old, he became the first Indian to secure this prestigious title in its 13-year history. Praggnanandhaa entered the final day of the tournament in second place with 15 points, trailing only Wesley, who had 15.5 points. Firouzja was close behind in third with 14.5 points, making the final day highly competitive.

Ultimately, Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious with a total of 18 points, while Wesley finished with 17 points and Firouzja ended with 13 points. This remarkable achievement places him among the elite, as he becomes the seventh player to win in the Open category, joining the ranks of chess legends like Sergey Karjakin, Veselin Topalov, Magnus Carlsen, Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura.

Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible journey!