Muzychuk, a three-time world champion in fast chess, secured the Women\u2019s World Rapid Championship title in 2016 and the Women\u2019s World Blitz Championship twice, in 2014 and 2016. She has also been a Women\u2019s World Championship finalist and is one of just six women in chess history to have surpassed a rating of 2600.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNorway Chess is a truly special event that combines a prestigious and challenging tournament with memorable friendly activities. I\u2019m really looking forward to the new edition!\u201d says Muzychuk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During her victory speech in 2025, Muzychuk emphasised the significance of Norway Chess Women for female players and firmly supported the tournament's continuation, calling it \u201creally very important\u201d for women\u2019s chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muzychuk has rapidly established herself at Norway Chess. She was the runner-up in the first Norway Chess Women's event in 2024 and then won the title in 2025, solidifying her position at the top. Her steady participation and impressive results have made her a key competitor in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnna has been a key part of Norway Chess Women since the very beginning, and her level of play continues to set the standard. Having the reigning champion return adds both sporting quality and continuity to the tournament, and we\u2019re excited to welcome her back to Oslo,\u201d said Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Norway Chess Women was introduced in 2024 as the world\u2019s first fully inclusive super tournament for women in chess. Held alongside Norway Chess, it used the same format, number of players, playing conditions, and prize fund as the main event. This initiative represented a significant advance for gender equality in professional chess and has now become a regular feature on the international calendar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnna has been a key part of Norway Chess Women since the very beginning, and her level of play continues to set the standard. Having the reigning champion return adds both sporting quality and continuity to the tournament, and we\u2019re excited to welcome her back to Oslo,\u201d said Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Norway Chess is a premier international tournament that gathers the best male and female players. It features a unique 6-player double round-robin format and will run from May 25 to June 5 at Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika in Oslo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n