Norway Chess 2025: Koneru Humpy takes sole lead after Armageddon Tie-Break win over China’s Lei Tingjie

In women’s section of Norway Chess, two-time world rapid champion Koneru Humpy took sole lead with 8.5 points after a Armageddon tie-break win over China’s Lei Tingjie in Stavanger City, Norway yesterday.

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Another Indian Grandmaster, R. Vaishali defeated Sara Khadem to earn three points and climb to fourth place with 6.5 points.

In the Open section, world champion D Gukesh’s erratic run continued as he lost an Armageddon tie-break, slipping to joint fifth.

Arjun Erigaisi pulled off a major win against world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura to hold on to fourth place.

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen edged Fabiano Caruana in a black-piece Armageddon win to take his tally to 9.5 points.

Round 6 begins today at 8:30 PM. IST. The double round-robin classical tournament features six players in each section and uses Armageddon tie-breaks in case of draws. The Tournament consists of 10 rounds.