Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:12pm on 05 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa secured a key win over reigning World Champion D. Gukesh at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament, keeping the open section title race alive until the final round. The victory strengthened Praggnanandhaa’s position among the leaders in a closely contested event held in Oslo, where multiple top players remain in contention. Meanwhile, Bibisara Assaubayeva claimed the women’s title with a round to spare after a dominant performance throughout the tournament. The final round in the open section will decide the champion, with the standings still extremely tight and top contenders separated by a narrow margin. (PC: DD)
