Oslo, June 5 -- Bibisara Assaubayeva has secured the Norway Chess Women 2026 title with one round to spare after a key result in Oslo.

She drew her classical game against Anna Muzychuk, who went on to win the Armageddon decider with the black pieces to claim the extra points.

However, the outcome was not enough to threaten Assaubayeva's position, with her lead at the top proving mathematically unassailable.

While, Wesley So's classical game against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended in a balanced draw. So then prevailed in the Armageddon decider to claim the bonus points, strengthening his position at the top ahead of the final round.

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu produced the standout classical win of the day, defeating World Champion D Gu...