ELO group
Norway Chess Open - ELO group
An annual open tournament held in May/June for players of all ratings.
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
If you are above 2000 rating, and wish to make a title norm, you should choose the GM group.
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 scoresheet 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.
