In Round 4 of Norway Chess 2026 held in Oslo, World No.1 Magnus Carlsen registered a crucial victory over World Champion D.Gukesh in a closely fought classical game.The contest remained intense throughout, but Carlsen capitalised on late mistakes by Gukesh to secure a full three points.This win helped Carlsen recover from a difficult start to the tournament and move back into contention on the standings.After the match, Carlsen expressed relief, stating that he understood what needed to be done in the position and successfully executed his plan.In another highlight from the open section, India’s R.

Praggnanandhaa delivered a strong performance by defeating Vincent Keymer in the Armageddon tie-break after missing a winning chance in the classical game.Meanwhile, Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the tournament despite suffering an Armageddon loss to Wesley So.In the women’s section, it was a disappointing day for Indian players.

Koneru Humpy lost to Zhu Jiner in the Armageddon tie-break after a drawn classical game, while Divya Deshmukh was defeated by Anna Muzychuk in another closely contested match.

Bibisara Assaubayeva continued her impressive run by defeating World Champion Ju Wenjun in Armageddon, strengthening her position at the top of the women’s standings.

Overall, the round featured several high-pressure tie-break finishes, with Armageddon games playing a decisive role across both sections, highlighting the competitive intensity of Norway Chess 2026.