Hey learners,
The prestigious 2025 Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women’s Tournaments concluded with thrilling performances by some of the world’s top grandmasters.
Held in Stavanger, Norway, this elite chess event once again lived up to its reputation for delivering high-stakes, high-drama games.
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| 2025 Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen and Anna Muzychuk Crowned Champions |
Norway Chess 2025: Open Section Highlights
Norwegian superstar Magnus Carlsen emerged as the champion in the Open category with a total of 16 points, showcasing his world-class strategic brilliance and reaffirming his dominance on the global chess stage.
Close behind was Fabiano Caruana from the United States, who secured second place with 15.5 points, delivering a consistent and commendable performance throughout the tournament.
The third spot went to rising Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, who finished with 14.5 points, making a strong statement with his tactical precision and maturity beyond his years.
Norway Chess 2025: Full Open Standings
- 🥇 Magnus Carlsen – 16 points
- 🥈 Fabiano Caruana – 15.5 points
- 🥉 Gukesh Dommaraju – 14.5 points
- Hikaru Nakamura – 14 points
- Arjun Erigaisi – 13 points
- Wei Yi – 9.5 points
Norway Chess 2025: Women’s Section Highlights
In the Women’s Tournament, Anna Muzychuk of Ukraine claimed the championship title with 16.5 points, just edging out China’s Lei Tingjie, who finished second with 16 points. Muzychuk’s performance was marked by strong opening preparation and confident endgame execution.
India's Humpy Koneru continued to impress on the international stage, finishing third with a solid 15 points, reinforcing her position as one of the world's most experienced female players.
Norway Chess 2025: Full Women’s Standings
- 🥇 Anna Muzychuk – 16.5 points
- 🥈 Lei Tingjie – 16 points
- 🥉 Humpy Koneru – 15 points
- Ju Wenjun – 13.5 points
- Vaishali Rameshbabu – 11 points
- Sara Khadem – 9 points
Strong Showing from Indian Players
India had a remarkable presence in both sections. With Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi finishing in the top 5 of the Open section, and Humpy Koneru and Vaishali Rameshbabu holding strong positions in the Women's event, Indian chess continues to rise on the global stage.
The 2025 Norway Chess tournaments delivered some of the year’s most exciting chess action, with close finishes, tactical masterclasses, and inspiring underdog performances. With Magnus Carlsen and Anna Muzychuk emerging victorious, the tournament not only celebrated seasoned champions but also highlighted the growing strength and depth of global chess talent.