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Gukesh D: Youngest World Champ at Norway Chess!
3 Feb
Summary
- Gukesh Dommaraju is the youngest undisputed World Champion.
- He joins R Praggnanandhaa in the prestigious Norway Chess 2026.
- Gukesh previously defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess.

Gukesh Dommaraju, the youngest undisputed World Champion, has been confirmed as a participant for Norway Chess 2026. The prestigious tournament will be held in Oslo, featuring a strong field of elite players. Gukesh will join fellow Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa, with the organizers set to announce more participants weekly. He achieved the world championship title at just 18 years old, marking a remarkable ascent in his chess career. Gukesh has also significantly contributed to India's chess dominance, securing multiple gold medals at Chess Olympiads. Norway Chess holds special significance for him, having achieved a third-place finish in 2025 and a memorable classical win against Magnus Carlsen. Organizers expressed their delight in having the reigning World Champion participate, highlighting India's growing strength in the chess world.




