STAVANGER: Ever since Magnus Carlsen started dominating the World Championship cycle in the latter half of the last decade, the world of elite chess came up with a ranking list to show his giant presence on the rest of the top players.

Despite lacking motivation for the format and even questioning the need to play it at all, Magnus Carlsen was still superior to the world's top players at Norway Chess.

Magnus Carlsen, the five-time World Chess Champion, added another jewel to his glittering crown by securing his seventh Norway Chess title in a thrilling finale marked by high-stakes drama and emotional moments.