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Wesley So Returns For His Sixth Norway Chess Appearance
Fischer Random World Championship: Wesley So has confirmed his return to the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026, marking his sixth appearance at one of the sport’s most elite annual events. The announcement further strengthens a competition renowned for assembling the world’s finest players in a highly competitive format.
Sharing his excitement about returning, So said, “I am delighted to be coming back to play Norway Chess. And what a pleasure to be visiting in brilliant sunshine! Toasting to a fun and challenging event! Skål!”
The Filipino-born American grandmaster has been a consistent force in global chess for over a decade. A former world No. 2, So reached the coveted 2800 Elo rating milestone at the peak of his career, underlining his place among the modern greats. One of his most remarkable achievements came between 2016 and 2017, when he produced an extraordinary unbeaten streak of 67 consecutive games in classical chess, an accomplishment that highlighted both his consistency and elite-level resilience.
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