Stavanger, Jan. 15 -- Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her highly anticipated debut at Norway Chess Women 2026, becoming both a first-time participant and the youngest player ever to compete in the women's tournament. The reigning Women's World Blitz Champion has already claimed three world titles and arrives in Oslo as one of the most exciting young stars in international chess, according to a release.

"I'm really happy that I will play Norway Chess Women, because I think it's an amazing event. We don't have a lot of strong women's tournaments, and it will be a very good experience," says Assaubayeva, as quoted from a release.

At just 21 years old, Assaubayeva has already established herself among the elite of women's chess. She captured...