We are happy to announce that Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will be back to play in the Altibox Norway Chess 2017 tournament. The French chess Grandmaster is currently ranked number 5 in the world!

Vachier-Lagrave has previously participated in Altibox Norway Chess in 2015 and 2016, making this his 3rd time in 2017.

Vachier-Lagrave comments:
“I look forward to come back to the Altibox Norway Chess 2017, for what promises to be another great chess party!”