Candidates Tournament
Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu confirmed for Norway Chess 2026
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Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu has been confirmed as a participant in the 2026 Norway Chess tournament, set to take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5. The 20-year-old grandmaster, who recently qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament by winning the 2025 FIDE Circuit, expressed excitement about returning to the event. His participation marks his third appearance in the prestigious competition.
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Fabiano Caruana, the world number three and favourite for the upcoming Candidates tournament, suffered two defeats in St Louis this week. He lost to Wesley So and Levon Aronian in the American Cup after strong performances in the Saint Louis Masters. These setbacks highlight vulnerabilities in his game as he prepares for the event in Cyprus.
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Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his spot in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament for 2026, his third time competing there. The announcement comes after his qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament via the 2025 FIDE Circuit. Praggnanandhaa highlighted his enjoyment of the event's unique format.