Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Norway Chess Moves to Oslo
Norway Chess, a big chess tournament, is moving to Oslo after being in Stavanger for 13 years.
The event will be held from May 25 to June 5.
The organizers thank Stavanger for their support and are excited about the new location in Oslo.
Magnus Carlsen, a famous chess player, has already confirmed he will play.
The tournament has special rules to make sure every match has a winner.
Six players will compete in each tournament, playing each other twice.
The organizers are planning to announce more players soon.
Magnus Carlsen is known for his consistent participation in this tournament and has had notable moments, including a dramatic fist smash on the board after a loss last year.
Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women are moving to Oslo after 13 years in Stavanger.
The event will be held from May 25 to June 5 at Deichman Bjorvika.
Kjell Madland, the founder, thanked Stavanger for their support in developing the tournament.
Magnus Carlsen is the first player to confirm his participation in Norway Chess 2026.
The tournament features a double round-robin format with 10 rounds, ensuring every match has a winner.
- Who
- Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women organizers, Magnus Carlsen, Kjell Madland, Benedicte Westre Skog
- What
- Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women tournaments moving to Oslo
- When
- Event scheduled from May 25 to June 5
- Where
- Oslo, Norway
- Why
- To reach a wider audience and establish the event in the nation's capital
- Event Name
- Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women
- Location Change
- From Stavanger to Oslo
- Primary Venue
- Deichman Bjorvika
- Event Dates
- May 25 to June 5
- Years in Stavanger
- 13 years
- Founder and CEO
- Kjell Madland
- COO of Norway Chess
- Benedicte Westre Skog
- First Confirmed Participant
- Magnus Carlsen
- Number of Players
- 6 players per tournament
- Tournament Format
- Double round-robin, 10 rounds
