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Wesley So fell to nemesis Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France in the seventh round to deal a big blow to his title chances in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Wednesday, June 8. Wesley So (Photo from Norway Chess) So, a two-time United States champion, lost after 39 moves of a Ruy Lopez Berlin...

Wesley So overpowered Aryan Tari of Norway in Armageddon to storm back into title contention after six rounds of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Tuesday, June 7. So hammered out a 43-move win of an English game to send him back to solo third with 10 points. Reigning world champion Magnus...

Wesley So suffered his first defeat of the tournament at the expense of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in their Armageddon play to slip to share of third with his conqueror after five rounds of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Monday. Needing just a draw to seal the win, So failed to...

Wesley So brought down former world champion Vishwanathan Anand of India in Armageddon play to stay unbeaten in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger Saturday. Photo from Norway Chess The Cavite-born So cashed in on his chances while Anand could not take advantage of his opportunities after 46...

Wesley So bested Dutch Anish Giri in Armageddon play to stay at second place behind leader Vishwanathan Anand of India after three rounds of the 10th Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger on Friday, June 3. Photo from Norway Chess So drew with Giri in 31 moves of a Nimzo-Indian Defense in the...