Wesley So holds the slimmest lead heading into the final round at Norway Chess. He's up half a point over Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, who continues his hot streak with a third straight classical victory, this one dismantling Gukesh Dommaraju. That makes Pragg a serious threat to claim the title.
Alireza Firouzja kept himself alive in the race by forcing Vincent Keymer to blitz after their classical game ended drawn, then converting the Armageddon to stay within striking distance. The Iranian will face So with white pieces in the finale, giving him the advantage of the first move in what could be the deciding game.
Three players entering the final round with genuine title chances means this tournament still has drama left. So's lead is comfortable but not safe. Pragg's form is undeniable. Firouzja has the white pieces and the momentum from his Armageddon win.
The setup is perfect. One classical game determines everything. So has held the advantage all tournament, but Pragg has found another gear in the classical portion. Firouzja will push hard with white, knowing So at his best is always dangerous but beatable. That's your title fight.