Norway Chess 2026

  • On 6th June 2026, R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess 2026 title.
  • The 20-year-old Grandmaster secured the championship after defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round of the tournament.
  • The achievement marked one of the biggest milestones of his chess career and established a new chapter in Indian chess history.
  • Norway Chess is regarded as one of the most prestigious tournaments in the international chess calendar.
  • Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian champion of the event, a feat not achieved even by Viswanathan Anand or reigning World Champion D ....
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