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12th Norway Chess R8: Magnus Carlsen bests Praggnanandhaa in Armageddon, increases his sole lead
All three games of Round 8 were decided in Armageddon. Magnus Carlsen (NOR) found a precise finish in a knight vs bishop and three pawns endgame in Armageddon. Praggnanandhaa made one mistake in time trouble. That was enough for the endgame expert to seize his advantage and win the game and match. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) missed his opportunity against Alireza Firouzja (FRA) in the Classical battle. A mistake in Armageddon cost him the game. Magnus increased his sole lead to 14.5/24, Nakamura is at a full point behind 13.5/24, followed by Praggnanandhaa at 12/24. Fabiano Caruana (USA) won Armageddon against Ding Liren (CHN).
All three games of Round 8 were decided in Armageddon. Magnus Carlsen (NOR) found a precise finish in a knight vs bishop and three pawns endgame in Armageddon. Praggnanandhaa made one mistake in time trouble. That was enough for the endgame expert to seize his advantage and win the game and match. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) missed his opportunity against Alireza Firouzja (FRA) in the Classical battle. A mistake in Armageddon cost him the game. Magnus increased his sole lead to 14.5/24, Nakamura is at a full point behind 13.5/24, followed by Praggnanandhaa at 12/24. Fabiano Caruana (USA) won Armageddon against Ding Liren (CHN).
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