Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess
On 5 June 2026 in Oslo, R. Praggnanandhaa beat Vincent Keymer in the final round to win Norway Chess 2026 with 18 points, becoming the first Indian to win the title.
Summary
R. Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo on 5 June 2026 by defeating Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round, finishing on 18 points. The title made Praggnanandhaa the first Indian to win the tournament. Wesley So (USA) finished second on 17 points and Alireza Firouzja (France) third on 15.5. The tournament was held from 25 May to 5 June in Oslo.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 5 June 2026, Oslo, Norway
- Winner
- R. Praggnanandhaa (India), 18 points
- Final round
- Beat Vincent Keymer (Germany)
- Runner-up
- Wesley So (USA), 17 points
- Third
- Alireza Firouzja (France), 15.5
- First
- First Indian to win Norway Chess
- Tournament dates
- 25 May – 5 June 2026
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — R. Praggnanandhaa
R. Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 and is the first Indian to win the title.
Whom did Praggnanandhaa defeat in the final round to clinch Norway Chess 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vincent Keymer
Praggnanandhaa beat Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round.
Who finished second at Norway Chess 2026, one point behind Praggnanandhaa?
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Correct answer: D — Wesley So
FIDE standings: Praggnanandhaa 18, Wesley So 17, Alireza Firouzja 15.5.