Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Norway Chess 2026 won by R Praggnanandhaa: 1. Norway Chess has been held annually as a closed super tournament since its inception in 2013. 2. Praggnanandhaa defeated Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final classical round with black pieces to finish on 18 points. 3. The 2026 edition was a knockout format with no Indian player ever having reached the final earlier. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 3 only
C 2 and 3 only
D 1 and 2 only Correct
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because Norway Chess is a closed round robin classical tournament (not a knockout format), and the 2026 edition involved a six-player double round robin with an Armageddon tiebreak in case of draws.