Carlsen left in awe of Praggnanandhaa’s Norway Chess heroics: ‘That’s pretty insane’

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious title. He secured the championship with a stunning comeback in the final round, defeating Vincent Keymer and benefiting from a draw between his rivals. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lauded Praggnanandhaa’s “clutch” performance under pressure.