FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Lewis Chess Legends Open

    w=women m=men

    1. Prize w:2500€ m:2500€

    2. Prize w:2000€ m:2000€

    3. Prize w:1500€ m:1500€

    4. Prize w:1000€ m:1000€

    5. Prize w:900€ m:900€

    6. Prize w:800€ m:800€

    7. Prize w:700€ m:700€

    8. Prize w:600€ m:600€

    9. Prize w:500€ m:500€

    10. Prize w:400€ m:400€

    Additional prizes for Nordic players:

    1. Prize w: 1000€ m:1000€

    2. Prize w: 750€ m:750€

    3. Prize w: 500€ m:500€

    Lewis Chess Legends U2200

    1. Prize w:350€ m:350€

    2. Prize w:250€ m:250€

    3. Prize w:150€ m:150€

    Nordic Senior Championship

    50+

    1. Prize 350€

    2. Prize 250€

    3. Prize 150€

    65+

    1. Prize 350€

    2. Prize 250€

    3. Prize 150€

    Information:

    Prizes are guaranteed and may be increased and/or extended if the tournament economy allows.

    Prizes are shared equally in case of equal points.

    Prizes in addition to cash prizes and prizes for side events will be published continuously.

  • Lewis Chess Legends Open

    • GM/IM/WGM/WIM Free

    • Players with FIDE rating 2250+ 75 €

    • Players with FIDE rating 2000 - 2249 150 €

    • Players with FIDE rating below 2000 200 €

    Group U2200

    • Adult 75 €

    • Junior (20 and under) 50 €

    Nordic Championship Senior

    • All participants 100 €

    Players from Norway pay the registration fee to Hell SK's account: 42021970489 upon registration, while foreigners pay on arrival.

    * Adjustments resulting from changes in ratings affecting the fees will be addressed subsequently.

  • Archbishop’s Palace in Trondheim, Norway.

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    Welcome to Trondheim and Nidaros!

  • Some people can visit Norway without a visa, but most people from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visitor's visa.

    Some people who holds a passport from a country that Norway has a visa exemption agreement with do not need visa. This also applies if you have a residence permit in an EU/EEA country or if you have a special passport.

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  • If you have to check out of the hotel before the end of the event, we recommend finding a storage place for your things.

    We have limited space for luggage or storage of belongings in the Archbishop’s Palace.

    Please ask the hotel you are staying at to store your things in their luggage rooms after check-out, or if they can advise on the nearest possible luggage storage.

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  • The festival has all kinds of different events during the tournament. Take a closer look at the festival program and tournament schedule.

  • See festival program and travel information.

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