Wesley So Confirms Return to Norway Chess 2026 for Sixth Appearance

• Former world number two Wesley So will compete in Norway Chess 2026, marking his sixth appearance.
• So expressed delight at returning, anticipating a fun and challenging event in Stavanger.
• A grandmaster at 14, So boasts an impressive career including FIDE World Fischer Random Champion (2019) and three-time US champion.
• Known for his precision and deep preparation, he maintained a 67-game unbeaten streak in classical play between 2016 and 2017.
• Norway Chess, a premier tournament, will run from May 25 to June 5, 2026, in Oslo, featuring a 6-player double round-robin format.