Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun Win Norway Chess 2024
Magnus Carlsen secured his sixth Norway Chess title
after a year-long break, while Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun emerged
victorious in the inaugural women's event. The 12th edition of this prestigious
competition took place in Stavanger, Norway, from May 27 to June 7. Both
tournaments featured a 6-player double-round robin format with equal prize
funds, highlighting the event's commitment to gender equality in chess.
Tournament Structure
Each round consisted of a classical game where a win
was worth 3 points and a loss 0 points. In the case of a draw, an Armageddon
game followed, where the winner scored 1½ points and the loser got 1 point,
with a draw favoring Black. This innovative format ensured that every round was
packed with excitement and high stakes.
Final Rounds and Highlights
The final round of both the Norway Chess and Norway
Chess Women tournaments was filled with drama and multiple scenarios that could
determine the winners. In the open tournament, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano
Caruana drew their classical game, leading to an Armageddon game. Carlsen
triumphed in the tiebreak, securing at least a tie for first place. His
ultimate victory depended on the result of the game between Hikaru Nakamura and
Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. Despite Nakamura's must-win situation, the game ended
in a draw, and Praggnanandhaa won the tiebreak game, finishing the tournament
on a high note. Notably, Praggnanandhaa defeated both Carlsen and Caruana
during the tournament.
With these results, Carlsen clinched his sixth Norway
Chess title, a significant victory for the home country hero who had not played
many classical tournaments recently.
Norway Chess 2024 Final Standings:
- Magnus
Carlsen (NOR) - 17½
- Hikaru
Nakamura (USA) - 14½
- Alireza
Firouzja (FRA) - 13½
- Praggnanandhaa
Rameshbabu (IND) - 13
- Fabiano
Caruana (USA) - 11½
- Ding
Liren (CHN) - 7
In the women's tournament, Anna Muzychuk and Humpy
Koneru drew their game, ending Muzychuk's chances of winning the tournament.
Meanwhile, Ju Wenjun defeated Lei Tingjie, securing her place in history as the
first winner of the Norway Chess Women tournament.
The last game of the tournament saw the young Indian
talent Vaishali Rameshbabu face the legendary Pia Cramling. While Vaishali had
a winning position at one point, Cramling pushed for a win in the endgame, but
the game eventually ended in a draw. Cramling won the tiebreak game, finishing
the tournament on a positive note.
Norway Chess Women 2024 Final Standings:
- Ju
Wenjun (CHN) - 19
- Anna
Muzychuk (UKR) - 16
- Lei
Tingjie (CHN) - 14½
- Vaishali
Rameshbabu (IND) - 12½
- Humpy
Koneru (IND) - 10
- Pia
Cramling (SWE) - 8
Conclusion
As the tournaments concluded, we congratulate Magnus
Carlsen and Ju Wenjun on their well-deserved victories. This year, Norway Chess
was bigger than ever, attracting a stellar lineup of competitors and delivering
high-stakes excitement from start to finish. The addition of the Norway Chess
Women tournament marked a significant milestone, highlighting the event's
growth and commitment to inclusivity in the sport. The 2024 edition of Norway
Chess showcased not only the depth of talent in the chess world but also the
increasing recognition and support for women's chess.
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