Multiple possibilities that could transpire to decide the winner of the women’s tournament and the main event were presented before the final round of Norway Chess 2024 began.
There were multiple possible outcomes heading into the final round of Norway Chess 2024, which would decide the winner of the women’s competition as well as the main event. A number of exciting games were played in Stavanger on Friday to compete for the coveted championship during the final round of the Norway Chess 2024. Following a draw in their classical game, an Armageddon tie-breaker was used to determine the winner between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. Having to wait for the outcome of the match between Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R, Carlsen defeated Caruana, securing at least a share of top place in the competition.