Round 4 of Norway Chess showcased an intense battle between Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju, with Carlsen emerging victorious. Despite a balanced struggle, Carlsen capitalized on a mid-game opportunity to clinch a crucial win, boosting his tournament standing after a slow start. The other games ended in draws after intense play.
Wesley So and Alireza Firouzja engaged in a strategic match that concluded peacefully in a draw. So later triumphed in the Armageddon game, earning extra points. Vincent Keymer and Praggnanandhaa’s match also ended in a draw, with Praggnanandhaa winning the subsequent Armageddon game for additional points.
In the women’s tournament, Koneru Humpy and Zhu Jiner drew their game before Zhu Jiner secured victory in the Armageddon round. World Champion Ju Wenjun and Bibisara Assaubayeva’s encounter ended in a draw, with Assaubayeva winning the Armageddon game. Divya Deshmukh and Anna Muzychuk’s battle resulted in a draw, with Muzychuk triumphing in the Armageddon game.
After round four, Carlsen’s win strengthens his position, while Firouzja maintains the tournament lead. In the women’s event, Assaubayeva leads, closely followed by Muzychuk, Deshmukh, and Zhu Jiner.
