Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Defeats Fabiano Caruana to Enter Top 10 in World Rankings at Norway Chess Tournament

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made headlines at the Norway Chess tournament with a stunning victory over world number two Fabiano Caruana of the United States. The hard-earned win propelled Praggnanandhaa into the top 10 of world rankings, showcasing his immense talent and potential in the world of chess.

In another exciting match, Hikaru Nakamura of the United States defeated world champion Ding Liren of China, extending his lead in the tournament. With 10 points in his bag, Nakamura now holds a full point lead over Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the halfway stage of the competition.

Meanwhile, in the women’s event, R Vaishali continued her impressive performance by defeating Tingjie Lei of China in the Armageddon game, maintaining her lead with 10 points. Vaishali’s strong showing has solidified her position at the top of the standings, with Anna Muzychuk trailing behind by a full point.

The tournament also saw some intense battles and unexpected outcomes, with players like Carlsen and Ju showcasing their skills in critical moments. Praggnanandhaa’s strategic play and determination against Caruana, as well as Vaishali’s consistent performance, have been the highlights of the event so far.

As the competition progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and surprising results from some of the world’s best chess players. Stay tuned for more updates on the Norway Chess tournament as the players continue to battle it out on the board.