India, June 4 -- Magnus Carlsen was left fuming after losing to R Praggnanandhaa for the second time in the same tournament. The World No. 1 lost to the Indian GM in Round 8 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2026. Praggnanandhaa clinched victory in 50 moves with black pieces. He had earlier beaten the Norwegian in the third round with white pieces.

Praggnanandhaa takes on D Gukesh in his next game, and his opponent sits at the bottom of the standings. Praggnanandhaa has registered 12 points, two behind Wesley So (14), who leads the standings. Alireza Firouzja has 13 points and is also battling for the top spot.

Carlsen felt he had defended well, but missed the fact that his opponent's bishop would prove decisive later. After his defeat, he ac...