Goa, June 3 -- Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his remarkable run at Norway Chess 2026 by securing a stunning victory over hometown favourite and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical chess encounter on Tuesday.

The win marked Praggnanandhaa's second classical triumph over the Norwegian superstar during the tournament, strengthening his chances of becoming the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.

With the latest victory, the young Indian chess sensation etched his name into the record books by becoming the first Indian player to defeat Carlsen twice in classical games within the same tournament. The achievement further underlines Praggnanandhaa's growing stature on the global chess stage.

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