The 14th edition of Norway Chess 2026 continues to captivate chess fans worldwide as five intense rounds have now been completed in both the Open and Women’s sections. The latest standings showcase dramatic upsets, thrilling Armageddon tiebreaks, and standout performances from some of the world’s strongest grandmasters.
This page features the Norway Chess 2026 standings, updated player rankings, round scores, wins, losses, and Armageddon tallies. These standings are current and reflect the results from the most recently finished round.
Norway Chess 2026 Open Standings
Open Section Highlights
- Alireza Firouzja, unbeaten in his first five rounds with two Armageddon wins, tops the tournament with 10 points on his scorecard.
- Wesley So keeps second place with eight-and-a-half points, having drawn four times, won classically once and drawn three times in Armageddon.
- Reigning World Champion D Gukesh occupies third place with 6.5 points and remains firmly in contention for the title.
- R Praggnanandhaa has scored 6 points from a mix of classical and Armageddon victories despite losing two matches.
- Vincent Keymer remains undefeated in classical chess, drawing all five games, but has yet to secure an Armageddon win.
- Magnus Carlsen has endured a difficult start by his standards and currently sits sixth with 4.5 points after three losses in the opening five rounds.
Norway Chess Women 2026 Standings
Women’s Section Highlights
- Indian star Divya Deshmukh tops the women’s standings with 8.5 points after an impressive start to the tournament.
- Bibisara Assaubayeva remains close behind in second place and continues to challenge for the lead.
- Anna Muzychuk has drawn all five classical games but has excelled in Armageddon, securing four tiebreak victories.
- Zhu Jiner remains in the middle of the standings despite suffering one classical defeat.
- Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun has drawn all five classical games and remains unbeaten.
- Humpy Koneru is looking to climb the leaderboard after a challenging opening half of the tournament.
How Norway Chess Scoring Works
The Norway Chess format is different from traditional chess tournaments:
- Classical win = 3 points
- Draw = 1 point each
- Armageddon winner after a draw = additional 0.5 point
- Armageddon loser = keeps 1 point
- Classical loss = 0 points
This unique scoring system encourages aggressive play and reduces quick draws, making the tournament more entertaining for fans.
Players to Watch in Norway Chess 2026
Several top stars are expected to fight for the title this year:
- Alireza Firouzja has emerged as the early favorite after his dominant opening rounds.
- R Praggnanandhaa continues to prove himself among the world’s elite players with another impressive Norway Chess campaign.
- D Gukesh remains difficult to defeat and could still challenge for the lead in upcoming rounds.
- Magnus Carlsen remains one of the biggest attractions despite his slow start to the tournament.
- In the women’s section, Bibisara Assaubayeva and Divya Deshmukh have been among the standout performers so far.
Norway Chess 2026 Latest Update
The standings above reflect the latest completed round from yesterday’s games. This page will be updated regularly with:
- Daily standings
- Round-by-round results
- Player rankings
- Armageddon outcomes
- Tournament highlights
- Leaderboard changes
Bookmark this page for the newest Norway Chess 2026 updates throughout the tournament.