D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi to lead India's charge in Norway Chess 2025

NEW DELHI: The upcoming Norway Chess tournament, scheduled from May 26 to June 6, promises to be a thrilling spectacle for chess enthusiasts worldwide. T
he event boasts an exceptional lineup of top-ranked players, including world champions and rising stars, making it one of the strongest tournaments in chess history.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana will face formidable challenges from renowned grandmasters such as Hikaru Nakamura (world No. 3), Arjun Erigaisi (world No. 4), D Gukesh (world No. 5 and youngest world champion), and Wei Yi (China's No. 1 and world No. 9).
With four players boasting a rating over 2800, the tournament's strength is unparalleled, coming within just five rating points of the strongest Norway Chess tournament in 2017.
Hikaru Nakamura, a five-time US Chess Champion and the reigning FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Champion, brings his exceptional skills and online popularity to the event.

His presence not only adds to the tournament's competitiveness but also inspires fellow players and chess enthusiasts worldwide through his streaming and insights.
The tournament promises to reignite one of chess's most celebrated rivalries between Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and Hikaru Nakamura, whom Carlsen has often described as one of his toughest opponents.
Alongside the established grandmasters, the tournament will showcase the talents of rising stars like D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, providing them with an opportunity to test their mettle against the game's elite.
This blend of experience and youthful ambition promises to create an electrifying atmosphere and captivating battles on the chessboard.
With such an exceptional lineup and the prestige of the Norway Chess tournament, chess enthusiasts can expect a thrilling display of strategic brilliance, intense competition, and the potential for historic moments in the world of chess.