At Norway Chess, if a match is drawn, the Armageddon rules come into effect. Here, the player with white has 10 minutes on the clock, while the player with black has seven minutes. But the catch is that the player with white has to secure victory, or the player with black gets the bonus half a point.

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa is set to make his debut in Norway, with the 18-year-old becoming the fourth Indian overall. His sister, GM R Vaishali is one of two Indians alongside Koneru Humpy in the women’s section.

Less than a week to go for the starstudded 12th edition of Norway Chess, Indian sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu says he is excited of play in the field which includes World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, world champion Ding Liren and world no.

While Magnus Carlsen remains the biggest draw for fans at Norway Chess, Indian trio of Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali and Humpy also attracted attention on Day 1, including from an Indian-origin Member of Parliament in Norway,

Reflecting on his contest with world no 1 Magnus Carlsen at last year's FIDE Chess World Cup where he gave the 32-year-old Norwegian a stiff challenge, Pragg said, "I always enjoy a good challenge. After the World Cup last year,

Praggnanandhaa vs. Firouzja, Vaishali vs. Wenjun Ju in Norway Chess. Prize pool 1690000 NOK. Carlsen returns. Liren to defend against Gukesh. Humpy, Muzychuk, Cramling in women's event.