Wesley So Dominates Norway Chess, Beats Magnus Carlsen Twice

Wesley So defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in the Norway Chess 2026. He finished second with 17 points, behind R Praggnanandhaa's 18.

What happened in Norway Chess 2026?

Wesley So trounced Magnus Carlsen on his turf for the second time. He also subdued French No. 1 Alireza Firouzja in the last round on Friday, June 5. So bested R Praggnanandhaa in Round 6, but the Indian prodigy rebounded to snatch the title.

Why it matters for Wesley So

So's victories over Carlsen, Firouzja, and Praggnanandhaa boosted his ranking to world No. 7 with an Elo 2764.6. He earned $37,823 and finished with 17 points in the elite all-Super Grandmaster double-round tournament. So's performance in Norway Chess 2026 marked his second win over Carlsen on his turf.

What comes next for Wesley So?

So will look to build on his momentum from Norway Chess 2026. He will aim to climb the rankings and challenge for the top spot. So's next tournament will be crucial in determining his trajectory. And his fans will be watching closely to see how he performs. But for now, So can bask in the glory of his impressive performance. So finished with 17 points, behind R Praggnanandhaa's 18, on June 5, 2026.