Round two of Norway Chess 2026 saw Alireza Firouzja defeat Praggnanandhaa in the only decisive classical game, extending his lead with a second straight win. Magnus Carlsen drew with Vincent Keymer before winning Armageddon, while Wesley So beat Gukesh in Armageddon after a draw. In Norway Chess Women, Bibisara Assaubayeva maintained her lead after another Armageddon victory.
Oslo: Round two of Norway Chess 2026 once again delivered tense battles and fighting chess in Oslo.
The only decisive classical game of the day came when Alireza Firouzja defeated Indian star Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in a complex struggle. Firouzja gradually increased the pressure out of the middlegame and converted his advantage with confident play to secure his second consecutive classical victory of the tournament.
The highly anticipated clash between World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and German No. 1 Vincent Keymer ended in a draw after a fascinating battle. Carlsen appeared to be pressing for much of the game and entered the endgame with a small advantage. However, Keymer defended tenaciously from a difficult position and managed to hold the draw. Carlsen later prevailed in the Armageddon game to secure the extra points.
The remaining classical game between Wesley So and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju also ended in a hard-fought draw after a long strategic battle. Wesley So went on to win the Armageddon game, collecting the additional points.
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