D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess: When and where to watch

Possessing the ability to trump the fiercest rivals in the classical chess style, world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi will spearhead India's challenge at the Norway Chess tournament, where they will compete against the likes of Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura from Monday.

Gukesh will take on world No.1 Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches in the tournament, while first-timer Erigaisi will open his campaign against Wei Yi of China.

Gukesh acknowledged that starting with black pieces is a tricky proposition against Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh and Carlsen will be playing the classical format for the first time after the Indian became the world champion late last year and the opening match will be crucial for both going deeper into the tournament.