- Advertisement -NEW DELHI, India — Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh will make her debut at the Norway Chess Women tournament in 2026, becoming the youngest participant since the event was launched in 2024, organizers announced on Wednesday. Announcing her inclusion, Norway Chess said in a post on X, “Divya Deshmukh joins Norway Chess Women. A new name enters the Norway Chess Women 2026 field. We’re delighted to welcome her to Norway Chess Women and look forward to engaging a growing Indian chess audience as she makes her debut in Oslo,” said Benedicte Westre Skog, chief operating officer of Norway Chess. Norway Chess Women, held alongside the flagship Norway Chess tournament, has quickly established itself as one of the premier events on the women’s chess calendar, featuring a distinctive format and many of the world’s top players.