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Gukesh confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo
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Reigning world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju has been announced as the fourth participant for Norway Chess 2026, joining Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vincent Keymer. The prestigious tournament will take place from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, marking a shift from its traditional venue in Stavanger. Gukesh returns as the youngest undisputed world champion in history, eager for high-stakes matches.
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen clinched his sixth world rapid championship title at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Qatar. He finished with 10.5 points out of 13, edging out Russia's Vladislav Artemiev by one point. This victory marks Carlsen's 19th world championship title overall.
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Former world chess champion Magnus Carlsen has praised Gukesh Dommaraju while noting the unrealistic expectations placed on the young titleholder. In an interview, Carlsen suggested Gukesh may have contributed to the pressure by competing in top tournaments. He remains optimistic about Gukesh's future despite recent setbacks.