GM group
Norway Chess Open - GM group
An annual open tournament held in May/June for players rated 2000+*. Suitable for title norm opportunities.
Registration for 2026 is not open yet. More information will be shared when available.
Details
Rounds
9 rounds Swiss tournament in 7 days, two double rounds.
Time control
90 minutes for the entire game with a 30 second increment from move 1.
Title norm
Participants must play all nine rounds if they want to make title norms possible.
*Over 2000
Open for players with rating 2000 or higher in live rating or any official FIDE rating list since September 1, 2024.
Default Time
The default time is 1 hour, after which the player loses the game.
Live Games
Approx. 50 games will be live broadcasted via the electronic app Clono.
2026 Dates
More information about the Norway Chess Open tournaments in 2026 will be shared when available.
Norway Chess
Norway Chess Open takes place alongside Norway Chess – a premier event that brings together many of the world’s strongest chess players.
