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Welcome to Norway Chess 2025 – Information for the Press

Norway Chess 2025 once again brings the world’s chess elite to Stavanger, and we warmly welcome members of the press to cover this year’s tournament!

This year’s edition features a historic clash: Magnus Carlsen will face Gukesh D, the youngest world champion in chess history. This is just one of several highlights in what promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of all time.

Photo: Norway Chess / Stev Bonhage

Practical Information for the Press

Photography and Filming

  • Photography is permitted during the first 10 minutes of each game inside the playing hall.

  • All photography must be done silently and without flash.

  • Filming and photographing players during interviews must take place in front of the designated interview backdrops.

Rules Inside the Playing Hall

  • Food and drinks are not allowed.

  • Mobile phones must be turned off at all times while inside the playing hall.

Press Area

  • Dedicated media workstations will be available in the event area.

Photos and Copyright

All images published on Norway Chess platforms – including the website, Flickr, Facebook, and other social media – are protected by copyright.

Usage guidelines for Norway Chess 2025 images:

  • Images may not be used, in whole or in part, without permission from Norway Chess.

  • Images intended for print may only be used with:

    • Permission from the Head of Media

    • Credit: Norway Chess / Michal Walusza or Norway Chess / Róża Czarnota

    • Copyright notice: © Norway Chess

Press Accreditation

All members of the press and media must be accredited – no access will be granted without confirmed accreditation.

  • Accreditation is issued per day, and only to media personnel who have received confirmation from Norway Chess.

  • We recommend submitting your accreditation request well in advance of your intended visit.

If you would like to request interviews with players or other key individuals, we will do our best to accommodate your request, depending on availability.

Press are also welcome to attend the award ceremony and closing dinner on Saturday, June 7. Registration is required.

Submit accreditation requests and direct any questions to:

Benedicte Westre Skog
[email protected]
+47 913 52 085