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Norway Chess 2025
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Round 2 - Hikaru, Arjun jointly leads the point table after round 2
By Team: March 28 2025
The second round of the 2025 Norway Chess tournament saw significant shifts in the standings. Hikaru Nakamura and Arjun Erigaisi emerged as co-leaders, each with 4.5 points, while reigning World Champion D. Gukesh suffered his second consecutive loss
Nakamura Triumphs Over Carlsen in Armageddon
In a highly anticipated matchup, Hikaru Nakamura faced Magnus Carlsen. The classical game concluded in a draw after 34 moves. In the ensuing Armageddon tiebreaker, Nakamura capitalized on Carlsen's missed opportunities, securing victory after 44 moves. This win propelled Nakamura to the top of the leaderboard.
Erigaisi Defeats Gukesh in All-Indian Clash
Arjun Erigaisi handed D. Gukesh his second straight classical defeat. Despite Gukesh's efforts to equalize, Erigaisi maintained pressure throughout the game, eventually forcing resignation after 62 moves. This victory places Erigaisi alongside Nakamura at the summit of the standings.
Caruana Bounces Back Against Wei Yi
After a first-round loss, Fabiano Caruana rebounded by defeating Wei Yi in a 28-move classical game. The American Grandmaster showcased aggressive play, securing his first full points of the tournament.
Muzychuk Leads Women's Section
In the women's tournament, Anna Muzychuk achieved the sole classical win of the round by overcoming Koneru Humpy. Other matches proceeded to Armageddon, with Lei Tingjie and Ju Wenjun prevailing over Vaishali Rameshbabu and Sara Khadem, respectively.
Standings After Round 2:
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Hikaru Nakamura – 4.5 points
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Arjun Erigaisi – 4.5 points
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Magnus Carlsen – 4 points
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Fabiano Caruana – 3 points
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Wei Yi – 1 point
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D. Gukesh – 0 points
Upcoming Round 3 Pairings:
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Caruana vs. Erigaisi
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Carlsen vs. Wei Yi
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Gukesh vs. Nakamura
Norway Chess 2025 to start from 26th May
By Team: March 24, 2025
Stellar Lineup
The upcoming Norway Chess tournament will feature a stellar lineup, including reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who recently became the youngest titleholder in chess history, and Magnus Carlsen, the long-time world number one and local favorite. Making their much-anticipated debuts at the event are India’s rising star Arjun Erigaisi and China’s top-ranked grandmaster Wei Yi, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown among some of the game’s most dynamic talents.
Highly Anticipated clash Gukesh vs Carlsen
World champion versus world number one — a clash of titans awaits as Gukesh Dommaraju faces Magnus Carlsen for the first time since claiming the world title, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between chess’s newest king and its reigning icon
Carlsen's return to classical chess
Magnus Carlsen returns to the classical stage for his first individual tournament in a year, sparking anticipation across the chess world. As the former world champion tests his form, all eyes will be on how he performs against a fiercely competitive field including reigning world champion Gukesh and other rising stars eager to challenge the Norwegian legend’s dominance
Is Hikaru motivated for classical Chess
For Hikaru Nakamura, Norway Chess marks a decisive crossroads. The American grandmaster has openly stated that his pursuit of the world championship hinges on his performance in this tournament making it a make-or-break moment in his career and a potential turning point in his competitive future.
Will Arjun seize opportunity?
Arjun Erigaisi finally steps onto one of chess’s biggest stages with a chance to prove he belongs among the elite. With his long awaited debut at Norway Chess, the spotlight is on the Indian prodigy this could be his moment to shine, but the question remains: will he seize the opportunity?