Gukesh set to face Carlsen at Norway Chess tournament in May

D. Gukesh, the newly crowned World Chess Champion, will face World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament starting May 26. This event is known for featuring top chess players globally. Gukesh expressed excitement about competing against elite players, including Carlsen, who won the tournament in 2023. Gukesh finished third in that edition but did not participate this year. The tournament will be a six-player round-robin format, also including Arjun Erigaisi and Wei Yi. Organizers are eager for the match-up, highlighting its significance in the chess world.