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In an exciting turn at Norway Chess, Gukesh Dommaraju achieved a stunning victory over world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura in round three. This comes after a challenging start, including losses to Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi. Gukesh's victory not only reinstates his championship prospects but also reflects his resilience and talent. Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana moved to the world number 3 spot with consecutive wins, adding more drama to the tournament.

Key Points: Gukesh Triumphs Over Nakamura in Norway Chess Round 3 Win

  • Gukesh defeats world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura
  • After two initial losses, Gukesh bounces back
  • Fabiano Caruana overtakes Erigaisi for world No. 3 spot
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Norway Chess: Gukesh bounces back in Rd 3, beats world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura

Gukesh bounces back in Norway Chess, defeating world No.2 Hikaru Nakamura after early setbacks.

"A crucial victory at the perfect moment. - Chess Commentator"

Stavanger, May 29

Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju took down world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura in a seemingly equal endgame, cementing his title credentials with a bold performance. This win could not come in a better moment for the Indian prodigy following two painful losses in the first two rounds.

On the opening day of Norway Chess, Gukesh suffered a loss at the hands of world No.1 Magnus Carlsen. He then lost to Arjun Erigaisi in the tension-filled all-Indian encounter but the world champion bounced back in round three with a win over Nakamura.

Fabiano Caruana has rebounded impressively after losing in the first round, with another win. This time against Indian star Erigaisi. With this win, he took over the world number 3 spot from Erigaisi in the live rating list.

The only draw came between world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Wei Yi. Magnus Carlsen seemed to get some pressure out of the opening but was unable to get anything substantial against Wei Yi’s superb defence. In the Armageddon game, Wei Yi found a clever move. In the following complicated position, Carlsen made a mistake and Wei Yi won a beautiful game.

The Norway Chess Women’s tournament again saw action with a decisive win for the Indian star Humpy Koneru against Sarasadat Khademalsharieh. Humpy Koneru managed to obtain a better position out of the opening. With excellent play, she kept adding pressure until she gained an advantage. This proved enough to secure the win.

Meanwhile, both remaining games, Tingjie Lei against Anna Muzychuk, and Vaishali Rameshbabu against Ju Wenjun, were decided in Armageddon, reflecting the tightly contested nature of the women’s field. Anna Muzychuk and Wenjun Ju managed to win their Armageddon games, getting the extra points.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a comeback by Gukesh! 🇮🇳 After those tough losses, defeating Nakamura shows his champion mentality. Our chess players are making India proud on global stage. Hope he maintains this momentum!
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Priya M.
Both Gukesh and Humpy performing well! But I'm a bit worried about Arjun losing to Caruana. Our players need to be more consistent against top opponents. Still, great day for Indian chess overall 😊
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Amit S.
That endgame against Nakamura was pure class! Gukesh's patience reminds me of Vishy Anand's style. Chess is becoming our new cricket - so many young talents emerging. #ChessBharat
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Sanjana R.
While we celebrate Gukesh's win, let's not forget Vaishali's performance too! The women's tournament is equally competitive. When will we have more coverage for our female players? They deserve equal attention.
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Vikram J.
Beating Nakamura after losing to Carlsen and Arjun shows Gukesh's mental strength. But he needs to work on his openings - that's where he's been vulnerable. Still, proud of our chess revolution!
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Neha P.
So happy for Humpy Koneru! At 37, she's proving age is just a number in chess. Meanwhile, Gukesh at 17 showing maturity beyond his years. What a time for Indian chess fans! 🎉

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