World Champion D Gukesh to participate at Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo
(Courtesy : Norway Chess)
Norway Chess 2026 will be held in Oslo instead of Stravanger.
Reigning World Champion D Gukesh 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.“I am really happy to take part in Norway Chess again, fighting against a very strong field as always, andlooking forward to all the exciting games,” says Gukesh D.
In 2024, Gukesh D won the Candidates Tournament before going on to defeat then World ChampionDing Liren, securing the world title at just 18 years old.
His rapid rise includes several historic milestones, among them becoming the youngest player ever to cross the 2750 rating mark and earning the Grandmaster title at the age of 12, the third-youngest in chess history.
He has also been a key part of India’s recent success on the international stage. At the Chess Olympiad,he won individual gold on board one in 2022, followed by both team gold and individual gold on boardone in 2024.
Norway Chess has already featured defining moments in Gukesh D’s career. At the 2025 edition, hefinished third and claimed his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic game thatsparked the widely shared table-slam moment and quickly became one of the tournament’s mosttalked-about encounters.
“Having Gukesh D return to Norway Chess as reigning World Champion is something we truly value,”says Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess.
“India has become one of the strongest chess nations in the world today, and we know many fans will be following Gukesh D closely. We hope chess audiences across India will tune in as he competes in Oslo in 2026.”
With Gukesh D returning to Norway Chess in 2026 as reigning World Champion, the tournament onceagain brings together players at the very highest level of the game.
Why is D Gukesh’s participation in Norway Chess 2026 important?
As the reigning World Champion, Gukesh’s presence adds prestige and excitement to the tournament. Norway Chess is one of the strongest events in the world, and his participation highlights his status among the elite.
When and where will Norway Chess 2026 take place?
Norway Chess 2026 will be held in Oslo, Norway. It will feature many of the world’s top players, including Gukesh D.
How has Gukesh performed at Norway Chess before?
In the 2025 edition, Gukesh finished third and achieved his first classical victory over Magnus Carlsen in a memorable game that gained worldwide attention.
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