Norway Chess Open 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most international chess tournaments in Norway this year, with participants from 31 countries. The event will be held from May 26 to June 1 at IMI Forum, Stavanger, attracting both grandmasters and ambitious chess players seeking title norms and valuable competitive experience.

Chinese GM Zhu Jiner: Photo by FIDE / Lennart Ootes

Norway Chess Open 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most international chess tournaments in Norway this year, with participants from 31 countries. The event will be held from May 26 to June 1 at IMI Forum, Stavanger, attracting both grandmasters and ambitious chess players seeking title norms and valuable competitive experience.

Leading the list of participants is Rinat Jumbayev (KAZ 2564), followed by strong contenders such as Gergely Kantor (HUN 2558), Valentin Dragnev (AUT 2550), Vitaly Kunin (GER 2542), Norwegian Frode Urkedal (NOR 2536), and Chinese grandmaster Jiner Zhu (CHN 2514).

Excellent Norm Opportunities in the GM Group

The tournament features double rounds on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, providing excellent opportunities for title norms in the top group.

Participants can choose between two groups:

• GM Group (Rating over 2000):
  • 9 rounds
  • Opportunity for title norms
  • Prize fund: €13,000
  • Registration deadline: May 20
• ELO Group (Open to all):
  • 9 rounds
  • Prize fund: €2,000
  • Registration deadline: May 25

The Norway Chess Open playing venue: Photo by Atle Havnerås

With previous participants like Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa, and Vaishali, Norway Chess Open has established itself as an essential arena for players seeking high-level competition.

For more information, visit norwaychessopen.no. Registration is available via Tournamentservice.