Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess Title

R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title on 5 June 2026. The 20-year-old Grandmaster won the final round in Oslo by defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer and finished with 18 points.

Norway Chess Tournament

Norway Chess is an elite classical chess tournament held in Oslo, Norway. The 2026 edition ran from 25 May to 5 June and included Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So, and Vincent Keymer.

Classical Chess Format

Classical chess is a standard time-control format used in top-level tournaments and world championship events. Norway Chess uses classical games for its main standings, and Praggnanandhaa won his final four classical games in the 2026 event.

Key Results in the 2026 Event

Praggnanandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen twice in classical games during the same tournament. He also recorded a classical victory against reigning World Champion D Gukesh.

Important Facts for Exams

• R Praggnanandhaa is a Grandmaster from India.
• Norway Chess is staged in Oslo.
• Magnus Carlsen is a former World No. 1 in chess.
• Viswanathan Anand is India’s first Grandmaster and a former World Champion.

Praggnanandhaa’s 2026 victory made him the first Indian winner of Norway Chess. The tournament featured several top-ranked international Grandmasters in the classical format.