{"id":12289,"date":"2025-04-02T11:34:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/?p=12289"},"modified":"2025-04-02T11:34:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T11:34:43","slug":"norway-chess-school-tournament-registration-is-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/2025\/04\/02\/norway-chess-school-tournament-registration-is-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway Chess school tournament \u2013 Registration is open"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Wednesday, May 28, Bjergstedparken in Stavanger will once again be buzzing with energy as Norway Chess, together with our Spanish sponsor Fundaci\u00f3n RMD<\/a>, hosts this year\u2019s school chess tournament \u2013 an exciting outdoor event for children across the Stavanger region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Parksjakk<\/p>\n

Photo: Participants from last year\u2019s “Norway Chess Parksjakk” tournament in Bjergstedparken.<\/em><\/p>\n

The tournament brings together teams from across the Stavanger region to play chess on oversized boards with eco-friendly pieces made from recycled rubber. But the event is about much more than just the competition \u2013 it\u2019s a about learning, teamwork, and the pure joy of playing the game.<\/p>\n

Who can join?<\/strong>
The tournament is open to both primary and lower secondary school students in Rogaland. Each team has four players (plus up to two substitutes). We\u2019re accepting 20 primary school teams and 12 lower secondary school teams \u2013 and spots tend to fill up quickly!<\/p>\n

When and where:<\/strong>
Wednesday, May 28, 9:15am to 2:30pm
Outside the old concert hall in Bjergstedparken, Stavanger<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong>
Teams will play five rounds of rapid chess, followed by finals and placement matches. Games are timed, and team members take turns making moves \u2013 ensuring everyone stays involved and gets a chance to play.<\/p>\n

Exciting prizes:<\/strong><\/p>\n