How Much Money Did Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh D and Arjun Erigaisi Earn After Norway Chess 2025?

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Norway Chess 2025 Prize Money: The curtain came down on an intense edition of Norway Chess 2025 on Friday, with high-stakes drama on the final day determining the tournament winner.

Local hero Magnus Carlsen once again showcased his class by clinching his seventh Norway Chess title, while Indian chess stars Gukesh D and Arjun Erigaisi also finished among the top contenders.

Heading into the final round, the title race was wide open. Carlsen's draw against India's Arjun Erigaisi left the door open for Gukesh D to potentially steal the crown. However, a costly misstep in his match against Fabiano Caruana dashed those hopes, handing Carlsen the title with a total of 16 points.

Caruana's victory pushed him to second place with 15.5 points, just half a point behind Carlsen. Gukesh D, despite his last-round loss, secured third place with 14.5 points, while Arjun Erigaisi wrapped up the tournament in fifth place with 13 points.

What Did They Earn?

The total prize pool for both the open and women's tournaments was NOK 1,690,000, or approximately ₹1.3 crore. The prize money was distributed equally between the two categories.

Magnus Carlsen, by virtue of finishing at the top, pocketed NOK 700,000, which is around ₹54 lakh.

D Gukesh, finishing third, earned NOK 200,000, approximately ₹15.5 lakh.

Arjun Erigaisi, with his fifth-place finish, took home NOK 150,000, or about ₹11.5 lakh.

Indian Women Also in the Spotlight

In the women's section, Anna Muzychuk emerged as the champion, narrowly edging out Lei Tingjie and Koneru Humpy, who finished second and third respectively.

Koneru Humpy matched Gukesh's prize earnings with ₹15.5 lakh for her third-place finish.

Vaishali Rameshbabu, who came in fifth, earned ₹11.5 lakh, the same as Arjun.

The 2025 edition of Norway Chess not only reaffirmed Carlsen's dominance but also highlighted the rising stature of Indian players on the global chess stage-both in the open and women's formats.