R. Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win the Norway Chess Title

He entered the final round half a point behind the leader. He left Oslo with the title, and a piece of history.

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Won 6 June 2026 · Oslo, Norway

Praggnanandhaa: First Indian Norway Chess Champion

Age

20

Final Round Beat

Vincent Keymer

Also Beat

Carlsen, Gukesh

Win Streak

4 Straight Rounds

Entered Final Round0.5 Pts Behind Wesley So

Milestone1st Indian Winner Ever

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Now Part Of Our Chess In India Article

Praggnanandhaa’s Norway Chess 2026 win is now covered as part of a full article on chess in India.

See GK0062 — Chess in India for the full write-up, alongside the AICF, Anand’s legacy, and Gukesh’s World Championship win.

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