Arohi Thatte became a part of the chess ecosystem when she played the role of a host at the Global Chess League 2025. Recently, she got an opportunity to visit Norway Chess 2026. Arohi was in Oslo for the first 6 days of the event. In these days she managed to get a deep feel of what it was like being at one of the most well-organized tournaments in the world of chess. Below, she gives her account.