12/06/2026
HISTORY IN OSLO. PRAGGNANANDHAA CONQUERS NORWAY CHESS! ♟🇮🇳🏆
First Indian ever. And he did it his way.
R Praggnanandhaa has made history — becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title after a stunning final-round win over Vincent Keymer in Oslo.
The Comeback Campaign
At 20, Pragg showed nerves of a champion. After a tough middle phase, he flipped the tournament on its head. A run that legends are made of:
1. Beat Alireza Firouzja in classical
2. Beat Magnus Carlsen in classical
3. Beat reigning World Champion D Gukesh in classical
4. Sealed it vs Vincent Keymer in the final round
The Carlsen Statement
The defining moment? Pragg took down World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen TWICE in classical games at his home event. He’s now only the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to beat Carlsen twice in classical in a single tournament.
In Norway. Against Magnus. That’s not just a win — that’s a statement.
A Field of Monsters
Look at who he finished ahead of: Carlsen, Gukesh, Firouzja, Wesley So, Keymer. The absolute elite of world chess. And Pragg topped them all.
The Golden Era Continues
First Gukesh becomes World Champion. Now Pragg wins Norway Chess. With Arjun, Vidit, Vaishali, Humpy, Divya — this isn’t a moment.
This is the golden era of Indian chess. And it’s just getting started. 🔥
One of the most coveted titles in chess now has an Indian name on it: R Praggnanandhaa.
Take a bow, champ. You didn’t just win Norway Chess. You owned it. 👑♟🇮🇳
