CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen completed his revenge against a familiar foe and Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in the seventh round of Norway Chess 2024 on Tuesday. Carlsen defeated Praggnanandhaa in the Armageddon tiebreaker after the two players settled for a draw in their classical game in Stavanger.
It was a big win for Magnus Carlsen in the reverse fixture as he took a one-point sole lead in the open section of Norway Chess. Carlsen, the local favourite, With the win, Carlsen extended his tally to an incredible 14.5 out of 15 with White in Norway Chess.
With the win, Carlsen went 1 point clear of nearest-rival Hikaru Nakamura in the standings in Norway Chess. Praggnanandhaa is at the third spot with 12 points and still has a chance to win the tournament. Each of the six players have two more rounds with Praggnanandhaa set to face World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana next on June 6.
