India, June 3 -- Indian chess continues its golden run on the global stage, with R Praggnanandhaa once again delivering a statement performance against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. The 20-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai pulled off a remarkable feat in Round 8 on Wednesday, June 3, defeating Carlsen once again-this time with the black pieces.

What makes the achievement even more special is that Praggnanandhaa had already beaten the Norwegian icon earlier in Round 3, making it a rare double over Carlsen in the same tournament. Notably, he had also defeated him in the 2024 edition of Norway Chess, further underlining his growing dominance in their head-to-head battles.

Praggnanandhaa Defeats Magnus Carlsen Again at No...