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News1803-02-2026, 17:00

World Champion D Gukesh to Compete in Norway Chess; Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa Also In

  • Reigning world champion D Gukesh will participate in the Norway Chess tournament in Oslo from May 25 to June 5.
  • The star-studded field includes world number one Magnus Carlsen and fellow Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa.
  • Gukesh, the youngest undisputed world champion, previously finished third in the Open section and secured a classical victory over Carlsen at Norway Chess.
  • Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her debut in the women's section, becoming the youngest participant.
  • Norway Chess, moving from Stavanger to Oslo, is set to be one of the world's strongest chess tournaments.

Why It Matters: World champion D Gukesh, along with Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa, will compete in Norway Chess.

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