The Norway Chess 2026 tournament will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, 2026, featuring top global players in open and women's categories. The event includes prominent names like Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh in the open section, alongside Indian talents such as Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh.
The Norway Chess 2026 tournament is scheduled for Oslo, Norway, running from May 25 to June 5, 2026. This prestigious event will gather some of the world's best chess players in a round-robin format, as indicated in the announcement.
In the open category, the participants include:
- Magnus Carlsen (Norway)
- Vincent Keymer (Germany)
- Alireza Firouzja (France)
- Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (India)
- Gukesh Dommaraju (India)
- Wesley So (USA)
The women's category features:
- Zhu Jiner (China)
- Ju Wenjun (China)
- Humpy Koneru (India)
- Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine)
- Divya Deshmukh (India)
- Bibisara Assaubayeva (Kazakhstan)
This lineup highlights strong representation from India, with multiple players across both sections. The tournament aims to showcase high-level competition in Oslo, continuing the tradition of elite chess events.
