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Norway Chess is an annual international tournament, first launched in 2013 in the city of Stavanger. The event moved to the capital of Norway, Oslo, for the 2026 and future editions. The 2025 edition of the tournament was won by Magnus Carlsen, for the 7th time.

“Pragg is playing better than Gukesh, at this moment…” — Viswanathan Anand

“Pragg is playing better than Gukesh, at this moment…” — Viswanathan Anand

06.09 17:36

Hikaru: "It’s a complete disaster for Gukesh… He’s a Top 5 Indian player now!"

Hikaru: "It’s a complete disaster for Gukesh… He’s a Top 5 Indian player now!"

06.06 18:29

Pragg Wins Norway Chess 2026

Pragg Wins Norway Chess 2026

06.05 19:23

Norway Chess Day 9: Carlsen and Gukesh are Out

Norway Chess Day 9: Carlsen and Gukesh are Out

06.04 21:02

“It isn’t Gukesh’s goal to meet former World Champions’ expectations…” — Gukesh’s Coach

“It isn’t Gukesh’s goal to meet former World Champions’ expectations…” — Gukesh’s Coach

06.03 18:12

Pragg: “Magnus usually puts his King on the correct square... Even if you woke him up in the middle of the night!”

Pragg: “Magnus usually puts his King on the correct square... Even if you woke him up in the middle of the night!”

06.03 16:52

Hikaru: “Carlsen is officially eliminated… He hasn’t lost this many games in 15 years!”

Hikaru: “Carlsen is officially eliminated… He hasn’t lost this many games in 15 years!”

06.03 16:03

Norway Chess Day 8: Carlsen Blunders His Game, 4th Loss

Norway Chess Day 8: Carlsen Blunders His Game, 4th Loss

06.02 19:32

Howell: “I taught Magnus this move in a hot tub! But he can’t remember me…”

Howell: “I taught Magnus this move in a hot tub! But he can’t remember me…”

06.02 15:48

Norway Chess Day 7: Wesley Leads By 2.5 Points

Norway Chess Day 7: Wesley Leads By 2.5 Points

06.01 20:17

“Everyone is very young here! Except Magnus…” — Wesley So

“Everyone is very young here! Except Magnus…” — Wesley So

06.01 14:05

Norway Chess Day 6: Carlsen Takes Revenge on Firouzja

Norway Chess Day 6: Carlsen Takes Revenge on Firouzja

05.31 20:50