Magnus Carlsen Clinches Sixth Norway Chess Title, Ju Wenjun Makes History as Women’s Champion

Magnus Carlsen Clinches Sixth Norway Chess Title, Ju Wenjun Wins Women’s Tournament

The final round of Norway Chess 2024 concluded with thrilling games and intense competition as Magnus Carlsen secured his sixth Norway Chess title and Ju Wenjun emerged victorious in the women’s tournament.

In a nail-biting final round, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana drew their classical game, leading to an Armageddon tie-breaker. Carlsen emerged victorious, securing at least a share of first place in the tournament. Hikaru Nakamura and R Praggnanandhaa also battled it out, with Praggnanandhaa ultimately winning the tiebreak game to secure third place.

In the women’s competition, Ju Wenjun made history by clinching the title in the inaugural edition of the tournament. She defeated Lei Tingjie in a classical game to secure the top spot. Anna Muzychuk finished second after winning in the Armageddon round, while Vaishali R finished fourth after a tiebreak game against Pia Cramling.

Norway Chess congratulated the winners and highlighted the success of this year’s tournament, which featured a stellar lineup of competitors and showcased high-stakes excitement. The addition of the women’s tournament marked a significant milestone in the event’s growth and commitment to inclusivity in the sport.

Overall, Norway Chess 2024 was a resounding success, with Carlsen and Ju Wenjun emerging as deserving champions in their respective categories.