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"A tournament I've always enjoyed": Koneru Humpy confirms return to Norway
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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India's Divya Deshmukh set to make Norway Chess women debut
Updated : 4 months, 1 week 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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Bibisara Assaubayeva to make historic debut at Norway Chess Women 2026
Updated : 4 months, 3 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 : 4 months, 3 weeks 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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"India is getting many new and good players...": Norway Chess women's cham
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Anna secured her maiden Norway Chess title, drawing in both classical and armageddon against Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, but it was still enough for her to seal the win with a total of 16.5 points. At the second spot was Lei Tingjie with 16 points while Humpy finished third with 15 poin
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Norway Chess 2025: Gukesh beats Arjun; Fabiano Caruana leads after round 7
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Round 7 of Norway Chess 2025 brought thrilling games across all boards. One of the standout games featured reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh against fellow Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, according to a release from Norway Chess.
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Norway Chess 2025: Humpy Koneru registers win, Anna Muzychuk retains lead
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Norway Chess Women's tournament again saw action with a decisive win for the Indian star Humpy Koneru against Sarasadat Khademalsharieh. Humpy Koneru managed to obtain a better position out of the opening. With excellent play, she kept adding pressure until she gained the advantage. This
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Vishwanathan Anand puts his weight behind Gukesh ahead of high-stake conte
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
This year's Norway Chess will see a star-studded line-up featuring world no.1 and defending champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway), Hikaru Nakamura (USA), Gukesh D (India), Fabiano Caruana (USA), Arjun Erigaisi (India), and Wei Yi (China) among the men while the Norway Chess Women will feature Ju
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India's no.1 female chess player, Humpy Koneru, returns to Norway Chess Wo
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
India's top-ranked female chess player, Humpy Koneru, will return to compete in Norway Chess Women 2025. Currently ranked World No.6 in women's classical chess, Humpy aims to make her mark in the prestigious chess tournament.
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Norway Chess Women 2025: Ju Wenjun, Anna Muzychuk, Sara Khadem to particip
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ju Wenjun, Anna Muzychuk and Sarasadat Khademalsharieh have confirmed to participate in the Norway Chess Women 2025, bringing their solid playing styles to the tournament
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Rising star Vaishali Rameshbabu to return for Norway Chess Women 2025
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Vaishali Rameshbabu, one of the rising stars in women's chess, will compete again in the Norway Chess Women 2025 tournament, bringing her aggressive and captivating playing style to the highly anticipated event. In 2025, her journey is bound to keep fans captivated as she aims for the top th
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Norway Chess, Round 8: Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali hold on to draws; Humpy fa
Updated : 2 years ago IST
It was a day of stalemates in the Norway Chess tournament with some brilliant defensive moves coming from across different matches. As the tournament nears conclusion, the results from Round 8 set the tone for a much-anticipated final two rounds. Both Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women saw
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