Le grand maître américain Wesley So revient à Norway Chess pour la sixième fois

Le grand maître américain Wesley So participera au tournoi Norway Chess pour la sixième fois en 2026. Le champion du monde FIDE de Fischer Random a exprimé sa joie de revenir à l'événement. Il a souligné le plaisir de visiter sous un soleil radieux.

Wesley So, grand maître américain et champion du monde FIDE de Fischer Random, reviendra au tournoi Norway Chess pour sa sixième participation en 2026. Cet événement international prestigieux de chess attire les meilleurs joueurs du monde entier. Dans une déclaration, So a déclaré : « Je suis ravi de revenir jouer à Norway Chess. Et quel plaisir de visiter sous un soleil radieux ! À la vôtre pour un événement amusant et challenging. » Cette citation reflète son enthousiasme pour la compétition, connue pour son haut niveau de jeu et son format exigeant. La participation de So souligne son statut de champion des États-Unis aux échecs. Le tournoi Norway Chess est un rendez-vous incontournable du calendrier international, réunissant des grands maîtres d'élite. Les détails sur le calendrier exact et les autres participants n'ont pas été précisés dans l'annonce.

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