Magnus Carlsen wins a record 7th Norway Chess title in a gripping 2025 finale, with Anna Muzychuk triumphing in the women’s event.
Norway: Magnus Carlsen wins his seventh Norway Chess title, reaffirming his dominance in the world of elite chess. The 2025 tournament concluded in Stavanger with high drama as the World No. 1 faced India’s Arjun Erigaisi in the decisive Round 10 clash.
Playing with the black pieces, Carlsen needed at least a draw to secure the title. Under significant pressure and facing intense time constraints, he managed to force a threefold repetition in a promising position, securing the draw and thus the overall tournament victory. Although he went on to lose the Armageddon game, the classical draw was enough to crown him champion once again.
Carlsen’s latest triumph is a testament to his unparalleled consistency and strategic brilliance. This seventh title sets a new record and further cements his status as the undisputed king of Norway Chess.
Elsewhere, Fabiano Caruana delivered a stunning attacking performance against reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh. The victory lifted Caruana to second place in the standings, while Gukesh settled for third. The game between Hikaru Nakamura and Wei Yi ended in a classical draw, with Wei Yi winning the Armageddon decider.
In the women’s edition of Norway Chess 2025, Anna Muzychuk claimed the title in similarly tense fashion. She held Vaishali Rameshbabu to a classical draw, and though she lost the Armageddon tiebreak, the result ensured her top spot in the final rankings.
Meanwhile, Humpy Koneru defeated Ju Wenjun in Armageddon after a classical draw, but was overtaken for second place by Lei Tingjie. Lei’s commanding win with the black pieces against Sarasadat Khademalsharieh pushed Koneru down to third.
As Magnus Carlsen wins once more and Muzychuk claims her crown, Norway Chess 2025 wraps up as a celebration of resilience, brilliance, and high-stakes competition.
