{"id":14555,"date":"2026-01-12T17:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/?p=14555"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:30:28","slug":"norway-chess-moves-to-oslo-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norwaychess.no\/en\/2026\/01\/12\/norway-chess-moves-to-oslo-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRESS RELEASE \/ ANNOUNCEMENT<\/span>
\nStavanger \/ Oslo, Monday, 12 January 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Photo:<\/strong> Erik Thallaug<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world\u2019s most prestigious <\/span>chess tournaments. From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in <\/span>Oslo, with Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika serving as the main venue. The tournament will take place <\/span>from 25 May to 5 June 2026, and Magnus Carlsen is among the world stars heading to the <\/span>capital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since its launch in 2013, Stavanger has been home to Norway Chess. The city has given the <\/span>event a strong identity and helped make the tournament a highlight on the international <\/span>chess calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to the City of Stavanger<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cNorway Chess would not have become the event it is today without the cross-party <\/span>political support and the generous welcome we have received in Stavanger. We would like <\/span>to extend our sincere thanks to the City of Stavanger, which has stood by us all the way, <\/span>especially in the development of Norway Chess Women, a pioneering women\u2019s <\/span>tournament with equal prize conditions. We also want to thank our local sponsors and the <\/span>incredible volunteers. Together you have written a chapter of Norwegian sporting history,\u201d <\/span>says Kjell Madland, founder and CEO of Norway Chess.<\/span><\/p>\n

A new era in the capital<\/span><\/h3>\n

The move to Oslo marks the start of a new chapter. Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika will host both <\/span>Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe see great opportunities in establishing Norway Chess in the nation\u2019s capital. Oslo is <\/span>an international meeting place and gives us a unique opportunity to reach an even wider <\/span>audience, among spectators, partners, and new generations of chess enthusiasts,\u201d says <\/span>Benedicte Westre Skog, COO of Norway Chess.<\/span><\/p>\n

Madland adds:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStavanger will always be our chess home and part of our DNA. To further develop Norway <\/span>Chess as a world-leading tournament, Oslo is a natural next step. We look forward to <\/span>bringing our Rogaland heritage into a new setting.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika looks forward to welcoming the world\u2019s leading chess players.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud that Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika will host Norway Chess 2026. The library is a venue <\/span>for many activities and experiences, and we are now looking forward to filling the building <\/span>with chess players, spectators, and curious visitors. We also hope many people take the <\/span>opportunity to borrow a good chess book or two,\u201d says Merete Lie, Head Librarian at <\/span>Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika.<\/span><\/p>\n

Magnus Carlsen first confirmed player<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Photo:<\/strong> Norway Chess \/ Michal Walusza<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Magnus Carlsen is the first player to publicly confirm his participation in Norway Chess 2026. The remaining participants will be announced in the coming weeks, along with the line-up for Norway Chess Women.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway Chess will be held for the 14th time, and Norway Chess Women for the 3rd time. Carlsen has taken part in every edition and has won seven of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facts: Norway Chess 2026<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Dates: 25 May\u20135 June 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Venue: Deichman Bj\u00f8rvika, Oslo<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/span>Tournaments: Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, please contact:<\/span><\/h4>\n

Kjell Madland, CEO \u2013 kjell@norwaychess.com | +47 911 67 695<\/span><\/p>\n

Benedicte Westre Skog, COO \u2013 benedicte@norwaychess.com | +47 913 52 085<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo:<\/strong> Norway Chess \/ Michal Walusza<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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