Norway Chess 2026: From D Gukesh to Divya Deshmukh – Complete List of Open and Women’s Players | Chess News

The 2026 Norwegian Chess Championship will be held in Oslo from May 25 to June 5 and will feature elite competitions for men and women with the same prize money and the same format. Six players from each event will compete in a double round-robin with a doomsday tie-break. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Pragnananda and Wesley Soo, as well as Ju Wenjun, Zhujinr, Hampi Koneru and Divya Deshmukh in the women’s field.

New Delhi: The Norwegian Chess Tournament 2026 will be held in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, 2026, bringing together some of the best chess players in the world. This event includes two competitions: Men’s Norwegian Chess and Women’s Norwegian Chess Women’s competitions. Both events follow the same format, prize money system and competition conditions, highlighting the focus on fairness and equality.Each match will feature six players who will play against each other twice in a double round-robin format. If the classic game ends in a draw, players will play Doomsday to determine the winner.In the open category, well-known names such as Magnus CarlsenVincent Keymer, Alireza Firouzja, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Gukesh Dommaraju and Wesley So will participate in the competition. Carlsen is a multiple world champion and Norwegian chess champion.Norway Chess 2026 – Open Category

Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh represent a new generation of Indian chess, of which Gukesh is the current world champion. Wesley So is a consistent top player with many international titles.The lineup for the women’s competition is also very strong. Zhu Jiner, who quickly rose to No. 2 in the world, will make his debut. Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun will return, along with experienced stars such as Hampi Koneru and Anna Muzchuk. Young talents such as Divya Deshmukh and Bibisara Assaubayeva will also participate, adding fresh energy to the event.Norwegian Chess Women 2026

The Norwegian Women’s Chess Competition starts in 2024 and has become one of the most important women’s chess events. With top players, equal prize money and a unique format, the 2026 Norwegian Chess Tournament promises to be one of the most exciting chess events of the year.