Carlsen defeats Gukesh to spoil birthday

The Norwegian took clear revenge this Thursday, following two losses in the tournament's opening rounds, to deny the young champion a celebratory atmosphere in Oslo. afrikasportnews.co.za

Norway Chess remains open after the first rest day, with Alireza Firouzja losing a tie-break to Wesley So, while Kazakh Bibisara Assaubáyeva leads the women's competition.