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Magnus Carlsen Beats World Champion Gukesh in Norway Chess Round 4 — Bounces Back After Painful Losses to Climb Standings

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026Gaurav Thakur

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen defeated World Champion D Gukesh in Round 4 of Norway Chess 2026, earning his first classical win of the tournament. The victory comes after Carlsen’s shock losses to Praggnanandhaa and table-slamming frustration. Alireza Firouzja continues to lead. [...]