Gukesh Vs Magnus, Round 1 Of Norway Chess 2025 Preview
Gukesh Vs Magnus at the Norway Chess 2025 is a highly-anticipated match set to take place on 26 May and here is all you need to know.
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Gukesh vs Magnus has always been one of the most high-profile rivalries in the world of chess. The Norway Chess 2025 that starts today will see these legends give it all in the first round of the tournament. The opening round of Norway Chess 2025 takes place from 26 June to 7 May 2025 in Stavanger, Norway.
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The event is hosted at Finansparken and features a double round-robin format with six elite grandmasters competing in both open and women’s sections. The tournament is known for its unique Armageddon format, which produces decisive victories with a mandatory tiebreaker if the classical game ends in a draw.
Why Is Gukesh Vs Magnus Important?
The opening game, Gukesh vs Magnus is one of the most anticipated matchups of this year. Especially since the two legends have only faced each other in Freestyle format, where Gukesh lacks, and now they’re finally competing in a classical format, which remains a key strength of the world champion Gukesh D.
The match will be played with a 120-minute time control plus a 10-second increment starting from move 41. If the game ends in a draw, the players will immediately play the Armageddon game, where White has 10 minutes and Black has 7 minutes, either draw odds.
Gukesh Vs Magnus Key Details
Gukesh vs Magnus will take place on 26 May at 10:30 PM IST or 5 PM CET at the Finansparken in Stavanger, Norway.
Gukesh Vs Magnus Streaming Details
The game will be available for live streaming through popular platforms like Chess.com and Lichess, as well as the official Norway Chess channels. You can also stream the match through official YouTube channels, while special streaming will be available for Indian fans through SonyLiv.
What’s Next At The Norway Chess 2025?
Following this iconic Gukesh vs Magnus clash, Norway Chess 2025 will feature more high-profile and exciting matchups in nine more rounds featuring the world’s top grandmasters, including Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Arjun Erigaisi, and Wei Yi. The tournament also features a women’s section with too female players like Ju Wenjun, Koneru Humpy, and Vaishali Rameshbabu. The final rounds will be played on 5 and 6 June 2025.
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