Round six of Norway Chess witnessed intense action as all three games ended decisively. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen secured a crucial win against tournament leader Alireza Firouzja, moving closer to the top spot. Wesley So also claimed a significant victory over Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, propelling him to the top of the standings. Additionally, Vincent Keymer defeated reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a well-fought match.
In the women’s section, Ju Wenjun emerged victorious against Divya Deshmukh in a hard-fought battle. Bibisara Assaubayeva and Humpy Koneru settled for a draw in their classical game, with Assaubayeva later winning the Armageddon game. Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner also ended in a draw, with Zhu Jiner clinching victory in the Armageddon game.
After round six, Wesley So leads Norway Chess, closely followed by Alireza Firouzja. In the women’s category, Bibisara Assaubayeva takes the lead with 9.5 points, followed by Divya Deshmukh and Ju Wenjun. Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner share the third spot with 8 points.
