Indian Chess Powerhouse Set to Shine at Norway Chess 2026
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- •D. Gukesh, the world champion, will look to rediscover his touch ahead of his World Championship title defence at Norway Chess 2026.
- •The Indian contingent, comprising D. Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, and Divya Deshmukh, will aim to end India's long wait for a maiden title in the tournament.
- •R Praggnanandhaa appears better primed for the challenge after a series of impressive battles against top players at the Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest.
- •Koneru Humpy will look to mount a strong challenge against undisputed world champion Ju Wenjun in the women's section.
- •The Norway Chess format features six players each in the Open and Women's categories competing over 10 rounds, with every player facing each opponent twice.
- •The tournament's unique scoring system rewards decisive outcomes, with a classical win earning three points and a loss fetching none.
The picturesque city of Oslo, Norway, is all set to host the prestigious Norway Chess tournament from May 25 to June 4, 2026, featuring an elite field of chess players from around the world. The Indian contingent, comprising D. Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, and Divya Deshmukh, will look to make a mark in the tournament and end India's long-standing wait for a maiden title.
