The Norway Chess 2025 tournament is heading into its final round, with World Champion D Gukesh and five-time champion Magnus Carlsen locked in a fierce battle for the title. Carlsen currently leads with 15 points, but Gukesh is close behind at 14.5 points, making the last round a high-stakes decider.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Gukesh defeated China’s Wei Yi in Round 9, securing three full points to stay in contention.
- Carlsen staged a comeback against Fabiano Caruana, winning from a losing position.
- Final Round Matchups:
- Gukesh vs. Fabiano Caruana
- Carlsen vs. Arjun Erigaisi
- If Gukesh wins and Carlsen fails to secure a victory, the tournament could see a dramatic finish.
📢 Gukesh’s Statement:
- “I’m happy with my game today. Tomorrow, hopefully, another good game. Whatever the result, we’ll see later.”
⚠️ What’s at Stake?
- If Carlsen wins, it will be his seventh Norway Chess title since 2016.
- Gukesh, in just his second appearance, is aiming for his first-ever Norway Chess triumph.
- Hikaru Nakamura (13 points) still has an outside chance, depending on other results.
👉 Who do you think will win? Drop your predictions in the comments!
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