Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title on 5 June 2026 in Oslo, Norway. The 20-year-old achieved the feat by defeating Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the final round.
Praggnanandhaa finished the tournament with 18 points and won the championship after a remarkable comeback. During the event, he registered impressive victories against top players, including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and World Champion D. Gukesh.
