by In a thrilling series of Armageddon games, GM Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious against GM Praggnanandhaa following a draw in Round 8. Fabiano Caruana also secured a win in his Armageddon game against the reigning World Champion, Ding Liren. Additionally, Alireza Firouzja triumphed in his Armageddon game against Hikaru Nakamura, showcasing exceptional skill and strategy.
Norway Chess Round 8 Results
| Player 1 | Result | Player 2 |
| Magnus Carlsen | 1.5-1 | R Praggnanandhaa |
| Ding Liren | 1-1.5 | Fabiano Caruana |
| Alireza Firouzja | 1.5-1 | Hikaru Nakamura |
Norway Chess Standings after Round 8
| Rank | Name | Win | Points |
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | 3 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2 | 13.5 |
| 3 | Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu | 2 | 12 |
| 4 | Alireza Firouzja | 1 | 11 |
| 5 | Fabiano Caruana | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | Ding Liren | 0 | 4.5 |
Norway Chess Round 9 Pairings
Firouzja vs Carlsen
Nakamura vs Ding
Caruana vs Rameshbabu
Norway Chess Women’s Round 8 Results
| Player 1 | Result | Player 2 |
| Vaishali | 1.5-1 | Anna Muzychuk |
| Ju Wenjun | 3-0 | Pia Cramling |
| Lei Tingjie | 3-0 | Koneru Humpy |
Norway Chess Women’s Standings after Round 8
| Rank | Name | Win | Points |
| 1 | Ju Wenjun | 2 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Anna Muzychuk | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Vaishali Rameshbabu | 2 | 11.5 |
| 4 | Lei Tingjie | 1 | 11.5 |
| 5 | Koneru Humpy | 1 | 8 |
| 6 | Pia Cramling | 0 | 5.5 |
Women’s Round 9 Fixtures
Lei vs Rameshbabu
Humpy vs Ju
Cramling vs Muzychuk
