Introducing the Final Lineup for Norway Chess 2025
We are excited to host six of the world’s top players at Norway Chess 2025! With one of the strongest lineups in chess tournament history, this year promises intense competition and exiting debuts.
Photo: Carlsen, Nakamura, Caruana: Norway Chess / Stev Bonhage, Gukesh: FIDE / Maria Emelianova, Erigaisi, Yi: FIDE / Michal Walusza
Final Norway Chess Lineup:
- Magnus Carlsen (Norway) – World No. 1
- Fabiano Caruana (USA) – World No. 2
- Hikaru Nakamura (USA) – World No. 3
- Arjun Erigaisi (India) – World No. 4
- Gukesh D (India) – World No. 5
- Wei Yi (China) – World No. 8
This year’s event promises intense battles as the youngest World Champion, Gukesh D, takes on the world’s top 3 players. Adding to the excitement, India’s No.1 Arjun Erigaisi and China’s No.1 Wei Yi will make their Norway Chess debuts.
Tournament Details
Norway Chess 2025 will run from May 26 to June 6, offering 10 days of classical chess with daily rounds in Stavanger, Norway. The event follows a six-player double round-robin format, ensuring competitive and dynamic play throughout.
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