Carlsen Loses, Out of Norway Chess Title Race

Magnus Carlsen lost to Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in Norway Chess Tuesday after making a crucial error under time pressure, effectively eliminating himself from the title race. The Norwegian grandmaster needed a win to catch up to leader Wesley So, who started the day 3.5 points ahead. ipltable.lol

So drew his match but won in the tiebreaker against Vincent Keymer. Carlsen, who lost to Praggnanandhaa last week as well, admitted feeling "ræva" (down) and mentally tired after yesterday's game. He will face So in the next round Thursday, though his title hopes are essentially gone.