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12th Norway Chess R8: Magnus Carlsen bests Praggnanandhaa in Armageddon, increases his sole lead

by Shahid Ahmed - 05/06/2024

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). Today is the last rest day. Round 9 starts tomorrow Thursday 6th June from 5 p.m. CET, 8:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

Armageddon decides all

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) increased his sole lead

Carlsen - Praggnanandhaa: 1.5-1

After losing the first encounter against Praggnanandhaa (2747), it was clear that Magnus Carlsen (NOR, 2830) wanted to win this match. He grinded an equal rook and few pawns endgame for 38 moves, more than half of the game. However, it was quite easy to play for Praggnanandhaa and it ended in a draw.

Armageddon

Position after 54.Nd5

White's idea is simple, place his knight on f6, move the pawn to e5, king to e6, maneuver the knight to d6/d8 and sacrifice at f7 as the resultant endgame will be winning, thanks to his passed e-pawn. To prevent this idea, Black had to play 54...Kf8 now. If Black had time, he could have seen it. However, this is Armageddon and being extremely low on time, he missed this plan, played 54...Bd3?? 55.Nf6+- and White went on to win the game.

Magnus Carlsen - Praggnanandhaa, Armageddon, Commentary by IM Sagar Shah | Video: ChessBase India

As Magnus Carlsen says, beating once isn't revenge and this was in Armageddon

Ding - Caruana: 1-1.5

Ding Liren (CHN, 2762) got a development and space advantage out of the King's Indian opening against Fabiano Caruana (USA, 2805) in the Classical game. After getting a good position in a queenless middlegame, the game ended in a draw. The Armageddon ended in a draw via threefold repetition. Thus, Caruana won the match.

The World Champion was so close to a win - Ding Liren vs Fabiano Caruana, Commentary by IM Sagar Shah | Video: ChessBase India

Unlike other Armageddon, time did not decide the outcome of this one

Firouzja - Nakamura: 1.5-1

Hikaru Nakamura (USA, 2794) got himself a good position in the middlegame against Alireza Firouzja (FRA, 2737).

Position after 30.Bc4

30...c6 31.Qe1 Qxh5 would have kept the upper hand for Black. Instead, 30...Rd8 31.Qe1 Kh7 32.Qe1 Bxd2 33.Rxd2 Ne3 34.Qxf4 Qxf4 35.Nxf4 Nxc4 36.Re2 Rxd4 37.Nxh3 rushed towards a draw.

Firouzja won the Armageddon against Nakamura after the latter made an inaccuracy in a double rook and minor piece endgame.

Alireza Firouzja vs Hikaru Nakamura, Armageddon, Commentary by IM Sagar Shah | Video: ChessBase India
Chess is so hard | Video: GMHikaru

Alireza Firouzja (FRA) won the must-win Armageddon this time against Hikaru Nakamura (USA)

Round 8 in progress

Magnus Carlsen's best friends Askild and Odin broke the Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon by playing blitz games for 61 consecutive hours.

Replay live stream

Replay Norway Chess 2024 Round 8 Live Commentary by IM Sagar Shah and Amruta Mokal | Video: ChessBase India

Replay Round 8 games

Round 8 results

Magnus Carlsen - Praggnanandhaa: 1.5-1

Ding Liren - Fabiano Caruana: 1-1.5

Alireza Firouzja - Hikaru Nakamura: 1.5-1

Standings after Round 8

Magnus Carlsen - 14.5/24

Hikaru Nakamura - 13.5/24

Praggnanandhaa - 12/24

Alireza Firouzja - 11/24

Fabiano Caruana - 9/24

Ding Liren - 4.5/24

Round 9 pairings

Round 9 pairings | Photo: Norway Chess

Format

6 players will take part in the Tournament.

The Tournament is a double-round event with Armageddon.

The Tournament consists of 10 rounds.

Time Control

Each player will have 120 minutes on the clock with an increment of 10 seconds starting from move 41. The time control for the Armageddon game: white has 10 minutes and black has 7 minutes with an increment for both players of 1 second per move, starting from move 41.

Draw by Mutual Agreement

Players are not allowed to agree to a draw until at least 30 moves have been made by each player. This rule does not apply to Armageddon games.

Armageddon

If the classical game is drawn, an Armageddon game will be played. It shall start within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the classical game. The player with White pieces will continue with White in Armageddon. If the Armageddon game is drawn, black will win.

Points

Players will get the following points per round:

Win in the classical game: 3 points

Loss in the classical game: 0 points

Draw in the classical game & win Armageddon: 1½ points

Draw in the classical game & loss Armageddon: 1 point

Schedule

From 27th May to 7th June, every day game starts at 5 p.m. local time and 8:30 p.m. IST. Rest days are on Friday 31st May and Wednesday 5th June.

Prize money

Prize Money The total prize fund of the Tournament is 1690000 NOK. Distribution of Prize money occurs as followed:

1st - NOK 700000

2nd - NOK 350000

3rd - NOK 200000

4th - NOK 170000

5th - NOK 150000

6th - NOK 120000

Watch the tournaments live at the venue:

SR-Bank in Stavanger City.

Address: Christen Tranes Gate 35, 4007 Stavanger

All tickets are purchased directly at the venue. No pre-sale.

It is possible to reserve tickets, however, this is normally not necessary due to good capacity at the venue. Reserve your ticket by e-mailing the desired dates and names to: bjorn@norwaychess.com.

 

Ticket prices per day:

Adults: 200 NOK

Children: 100 NOK

Family: 400 NOK

Links

Tournament Regulations

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