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Former world number two Wesley So confirms return to Norway Chess
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
"I am delighted to be coming back to play Norway Chess. And what a pleasure to be visiting in brilliant sunshine! Toasting to a fun and challenging event! Skal!". With that cheerful message, Wesley So confirms his return to Norway Chess 2026, where he will compete for the sixth time, as per
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"A tournament I've always enjoyed": Koneru Humpy confirms return to Norway
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A former challenger for the Women's World Championship title, Koneru is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished female players of her generation. She made history in 2002 when, at just 15 years old, she became the first Indian woman to earn the Grandmaster title and, at the time, the
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Alireza Firouzja returns for Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Firouzja made history as the youngest player ever to reach a 2800 rating, a milestone achieved by only a select few in chess history.
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'The' World Champion returns: D Gukesh to play Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete at Norway Chess 2026, taking his place in the field at one of the world's strongest chess tournaments. The Indian star comes to Oslo as the youngest undisputed World Champion in the history of the game.
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India's Divya Deshmukh set to make Norway Chess women debut
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her debut at Norway Chess Women in 2026, becoming the youngest player to compete in the women's tournament since its launch in 2024, according to a release.
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Vincent Keymer ready for Norway Chess debut in 2026
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A runner-up at the 2022 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid Championship, Keymer has firmly established himself among the world's top players and continues to build momentum at the highest level of international competition.
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Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Praggnanandhaa's rise in elite chess has been marked by a series of historic milestones. He became a grandmaster at just 12 years and 10 months and first made global headlines two years earlier, when he set the record at the time as the youngest International Master in history
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Bibisara Assaubayeva to make historic debut at Norway Chess Women 2026
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her highly anticipated debut at Norway Chess Women 2026, becoming both a first-time participant and the youngest player ever to compete in the women's tournament. The reigning Women's World Blitz Champion has already claimed three world titles and arrives in Os
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Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026
Updated : 2 months ago IST
After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in Oslo, with Deichman Bjørvika serving as the main venue, according to a release. The tournament will take place from 25
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Norway Chess launches new World Championship, approved by FIDE
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The initiative comes from the organizers of the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, and the official World Championship status agreement was signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in early October. The vision of the Total Chess World Championship Tour is to find the player wh
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TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin honours Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Chitham
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A press release from the state government said, "The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin, today (12.06.2025) extended his congratulations to: D. Gukesh, the reigning World Junior Champion and recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, for securing third plac
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Magnus Carlsen remains the undisputed King; wins record 7th title at Norwa
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Tournament leader and world number one Magnus Carlsen faced a tough challenge with the black pieces against Arjun Erigaisi. A loss would have cost him the tournament title. Despite being under pressure, Carlsen defended resourcefully and managed to turn the tables, as per a press release fro
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