Norway Chess: D Gukesh stumbles in the final round; Magnus Carlson Clinic 7th title | Chess news

Magnus Carlson achieved his record-witted seventh Norway Chess title in Stagel after losing to Fabiano Caruana in a dramatic final round encounter to Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh. Defending Champions, Carlson, finished with 16 points, causing Caruana (15.5) and Gukesh (14.5) to be taken out at a closely fought event.Gukesh, who was in controversy for the title, faced immense pressure in his final game against the 2018 champion Karuana. Despite trying to return late from a difficult situation, the 17 -year -old Indian ran out of time on the clock. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!With only two seconds left, Gukesh extended his hand in his resignation before covering his face in visible frustration – his hopes of a young chess crown collapsed in a moment.

Meanwhile, Carlson attracted his final round game against Arjun Erigasi from an adverse position to seal the championship.It marks that the second time Gukesh finished third in several performances in the prestigious program, while the Erigasi wrapped his campaign in fifth place with 12.5 points.In the women’s section, Anna Muzichuk of Ukraine emerged as champions with 16.5 points, despite that the Armagadon Tie-Break was lost in the R Vaishali of India in the final round. A draw in classical sports had already won the title of Muzichuk.

Konaru Hampi, India, who needed Muzichuk to win his own final round game to lose in classical format and win a draw against Chinese world champion Ju Wenjun. Hampi finished third with 15 points.