LEWIS CHESS LEGENDS

LEWIS CHESS LEGENDS

LEWIS CHESS LEGENDS LEWIS CHESS LEGENDS

   Welcome to the Archbishop's Palace in Trondheim!

The Archbishop’s Palace by Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.

DESTINATION

The Archbishop’s Palace, Trondheim, Norway

DATE

6th - 14th August 2026?

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Presentation of registered top profiles

NEWS &

REGISTERED TOP PROFILES

Read about the latest news and take a look at the tournaments top profiles.

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TOP PROFILES
News
the Magic of the Archbishop’s Palace
the Magic of the Archbishop’s Palace

When the last pieces were packed away and the great hall of the Archbishop’s Palace fell silent again, one question lingered in the air — will the kings and queens of chess return?

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Interview with the Winners!
Interview with the Winners!

While the Lewis Chess Legends is now over for this year, nearly a dozen players from the Master’s Category gave interviews this year. We will gradually be releasing these, beginning with the clean sweep from Sweden

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Grand slam for Sweden
Grand slam for Sweden

GM Pia Cramling, IM Jung Min Seo, and GM Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez, all representing Sweden, became Nordic champions at Lewis Chess Legends 2024! Winning 3 out of 4 Nordic titles for our good neighbors in Sweden …

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Berserker Blitz 2024 Results
Berserker Blitz 2024 Results

Results from the Berserker Blitz with IM Tor Fredrik Kaasen as the Tournament winner.

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Simultaneous Chess
Simultaneous Chess

Simultaneous Chess for Girls and Women against IM & WGM Irine Kharisma Sukandar.

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New Partner: Lichess.org
New Partner: Lichess.org

We are proud to announce that Lichess has joined Lewis Chess Legends as our official

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Contest for LCL Participants!
Contest for LCL Participants!

We are thrilled to announce a social media contest for all participants of the Lewis Chess Legends tournament!

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Trondheim Toppidrettsgymnas
Trondheim Toppidrettsgymnas

We would like to thank Trondheim Toppidrettsgymnas (TTIG) for supporting our Lewis Chess Legends

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Senior Group in the Nordic Championship
Senior Group in the Nordic Championship

The senior group in the Nordic Championship will proceed as planned.

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Trondheim Municipal
Trondheim Municipal

Trondheim Municipal Backs Lewis Chess Legends with Significant Funding Boost

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Profiles
Pia Cramling
Pia Cramling

GM Pia Cramling

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Frode Urkedal
Frode Urkedal

GM Frode Urkedal

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Phoebe Witte
Phoebe Witte

Phoebe Witte

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Rune Djurhuus
Rune Djurhuus

GM Rune Djurhuus

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Irine Kharisma Sukandar
Irine Kharisma Sukandar

IM/WGM Irine Kharisma Sukandar

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Eric Rosen
Eric Rosen

IM Eric Rosen

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Valentina Verbin
Valentina Verbin

WFM Valentina Verbin

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Savitha Shri B 
Savitha Shri B 

WGM Savitha Shri B

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Elham Amar
Elham Amar

GM Elham Amar

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Jon Ludvig Hammer
Jon Ludvig Hammer

GM Jon Ludvig Hammer

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The LEGENDARY VENUE

The tournament takes place in the historic
Archbishop's Palace right next to the spectacular Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway.

The perfect place for the games with its background
and history of the Lewis Chess pieces!

The historic Archbishop’s Palace by Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, origin of the Lewis Chess Pieces and venue of Lewis Chess Legends.
The historic Archbishop’s Palace by Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, origin of the Lewis Chess Pieces.
Aerial view of the historic Archbishop’s Palace by Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, origin of the Lewis Chess Pieces and venue of Lewis Chess Legends.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
The slightly wistful chess queen, made of Ivory, from the Lewis Chess Pieces, originating from Trondheim and the Archbishop’s Palace.

ABOUT
LEWIS CHESS LEGENDS

In 1831, 78 chess pieces made of walrus teeth, were found on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides, and are considered the world's oldest remaining complete set of chess pieces. Much research suggests that the chess pieces were made by the craftsmen who had been hired to decorate Nidaros Cathedral.

THE HISTORY

SCHEDULE & EVENTS

During the tournament we have a lot of other events happening in Nidaros.

We can’t wait to fill the playing venue with different activities and to create a great festival for both players, chess enthusiasts and other visitors!

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