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NHL offseason trade rumors suggest New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is being mentioned as a possible destination for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is looking to add depth at center after some inconsistent playoff showings, and Trocheck's two-way style and experience make him a good fit. But Trocheck’s contract status and the steep asking price from the Rangers could make any deal more difficult. His reported desire to play for an East Coast U.S. team only adds to the uncertainty, leaving this potential blockbuster trade in limbo as NHL offseason chatter heats up.

Norway's chess tournament kicks off with a star-studded lineup, featuring world champion D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen. China's Ju Wenjun leads the women's field. Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa joins the fray after a strong showing in Romania, while Vincent Keymer and Alireza Firouzja also compete. The event unfolds at Oslo's impressive public library.

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh stunned reigning women's world champion Ju Wenjun in an Armageddon tie-breaker at Norway Chess. Meanwhile, Gukesh also secured an Armageddon victory against Vincent Keymer after a lengthy classical draw. Humpy Koneru, however, fell to Bibisara Assaubayeva in her classical encounter.

As Norway Chess moves to Oslo for its 2026 edition, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. From World Champion D Gukesh seeking urgent form before his title defence to Koneru Humpy making a highly anticipated return to the board, we break down the biggest storylines dominating the 12-day double round-robin tournament.

D Gukesh enjoyed a funny birthday moment during Norway Chess 2026 celebrations as players sang for his 20th birthday before a sailing event in Oslo. Laughter erupted after Wesley So jokingly asked Javokhir Sindarov, Gukesh’s future World Championship challenger, to sing a song. Earlier, Magnus Carlsen defeated Gukesh in Round 4, while Bibisara Assaubayeva continued leading the women’s standings.

D Gukesh went viral during Norway Chess after hilariously failing to open a water bottle mid-game against Wesley So and quietly putting it back. The funny moment came during a frustrating day for Gukesh, who dominated the classical game but lost in Armageddon. Meanwhile, Alireza Firouzja continued his unbeaten run at the tournament.

Magnus Carlsen’s birthday message to D Gukesh went viral during Norway Chess 2026. “You're not a teenager anymore, time to grow up,” Carlsen joked as Gukesh turned 20. Several chess stars, including Ju Wenjun and Koneru Humpy, also wished him. Later, Carlsen defeated Gukesh in a closely fought classical game, improving his position in the tournament standings.

India's R Praggnanandhaa scripted a sensational repeat of history at the Norway Chess tournament in Oslo, stunning local hero and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a 62-move classical encounter. Meanwhile, debutante Divya Deshmukh continued her dream run in the women's section, defeating tournament leader Bibisara Assaubayeva to secure her third consecutive Armageddon victory.

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured a remarkable second classical victory against world champion Magnus Carlsen in Norway. Despite a complex game where both players faced time trouble and made errors, Praggnanandhaa's strategic play ultimately led to Carlsen's resignation. The young Indian's candid assessment highlighted his ambition and the unpredictable nature of high-level chess.

Norway Chess 2026 begins on May 25 in Oslo, featuring stars like Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju, Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So. Indian viewers can watch the tournament live on Mirror Now, while online streaming will be available on Chess.com, the official Norway Chess website and YouTube. The tournament runs till June 5 and also features a strong women’s lineup led by Ju Wenjun and Humpy Koneru.

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World Champion D Gukesh suffered a 42-move classical defeat against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on the eve of his 20th birthday in Round 4 of Norway Chess 2026. Meanwhile, Divya Deshmukh's brilliant unbeaten streak came to an end after losing her Armageddon tiebreak to Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk. R Praggnanandhaa won his game, while Koneru Humpy's tough run continues.

Youngster Divya Deshmukh continued her fine start at Norway Chess by defeating country No. 1 Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tiebreak after a tactical classical draw. It was a bleak day for India in the open section, however, as R Praggnanandhaa lost in classical to Alireza Firouzja, while D Gukesh fell to Wesley So in Armageddon.

India enjoyed a decent opening day at Norway Chess as 20-year-old debutante Divya Deshmukh held World Champion Ju Wenjun to a classical draw before defeating her in the Armageddon tiebreak. Joining her in the winner's circle were D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa, who also won their respective Armageddon matches, while Magnus Carlsen suffered a shock defeat.

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