Indian chess legend confirms participation for Norway Chess Women 2026 event

Indian chess legend Koneru Humpy will play Norway Chess Women for the third time from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, expressing excitement about the competition and atmosphere. A trailblazer, she became India’s first female Grandmaster at 15 and crossed 2600 Elo in 2007. A two-time Women’s World Rapid Champion, she qualified for the 2026 Candidates.