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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.
An 11-year-old chess prodigy from Assam, Viraj Sarawgi, has impressed the international chess community by earning 290 Elo rating points across two FIDE-rated tournaments in Italy and Germany. The sixth-standard student from Guwahati's Royal Global School scored notable victories against higher-rated opponents. His performances highlight his rapid rise in the sport under dedicated coaching.
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GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, ending a long-standing jinx with a strong performance that included six wins. Fellow Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov finished second, marking a dominant showing for Uzbekistan. Indian stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi struggled, finishing in the bottom half amid concerns over burnout from excessive play.
Mike "Timex" McDonald, a former poker standout, has added a national chess title to his resume by winning the Cayman Islands National Chess Championship. The Canadian player topped a 10-player round-robin tournament with a score of 7.5 out of 9. He shared the honors with Zara Majid, who won the female category.
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Five grandmasters from Uzbekistan have secured spots in the FIDE top 100 rankings. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the nation at 12th place overall. Two female players from the country also feature prominently, with Afruza Hamdamova at 40th in the women's rankings.
The International Chess Federation has published its February 2026 rating list, showing minimal shifts at the top ranks. Women dominated the biggest gains, with several players making notable debuts in the top 100. Emerging talents from regions like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands also secured their first international ratings.
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Nine-year-old Ilaan Shafeek from Oman has become the first student from his country to win the Indian National School Chess Championship. The Class 4 student from Indian School Bausher clinched the under-9 category with an impressive performance in Guwahati. His achievement highlights Oman's emerging talent in international chess.
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