Stavanger(Norway), Feb. 3 -- Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete at Norway Chess 2026, which is recognised as one of the world's strongest chess tournaments.

The Indian star comes to Oslo as the youngest undisputed World Champion in the history of the game.

"I am really happy to take part in Norway Chess again, fighting against a very strong field as always, and looking forward to all the exciting games," said Gukesh.

In 2024, Gukesh D won the Candidates Tournament before going on to defeat the then World Champion Ding Liren, securing the world title at just 18 years of age.

His rapid rise includes several historic milestones, among them becoming the youngest player ever to cross the 2750 rating mark and earning the Gr...