# Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa lead India at Norway Chess 2026-08-07T10:01:48+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet World champion D Gukesh begins his Norway Chess campaign in Oslo on Monday, seeking to regain his form before defending his world title. He faces a strong field led by former world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, in another test of his temperament and skill. R Praggnanandhaa is also part of the Indian challenge as the country seeks its first Norway Chess title. The tournament is being held in Oslo, with the competition taking place against the backdrop of Norway’s fjords, the Millennium Post reports. ## Coverage - millenniumpost.in Tags: Chess, D Gukesh, Norway Chess, R Praggnanandhaa Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gukesh-and-praggnanandhaa-lead-india-at-norway-chess/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gukesh-and-praggnanandhaa-lead-india-at-norway-chess/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.