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.
R Praggnanandhaa is struggling at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, with only 4.5 points after 11 rounds. The Indian grandmaster, who qualified for the upcoming Candidates Tournament, has cited fatigue from a hectic schedule as a factor in his performance. Despite the dip, he remains optimistic about his preparation for the March event.
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World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju was eliminated in the third round of the FIDE World Cup on Saturday, marking an unexpected setback in the volatile tournament held in Goa, India. The event, which concludes on November 27, offers the top three finishers qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Several other top players also faced early exits amid the competition's unpredictability.