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

w=women m=men

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.

Those who win cash prizes must provide sufficient banking information to ensure the transfer is as simple as possible.

For information about hotel and travel see extended details on this tournament site.

The Nordic Championship will be integrated into the main tournament, with separate prizes awarded to Nordic champions in both the men's and women's categories. The Nordic Senior Championship (50+ and 65+) will be held as a separate event.

August 6th - 14th 2024

Archbishop’s Palace in Trondheim, Norway.

Use the contact form on top of this page.

* Exceptions: The Norwegian Chess Federation (NSF) does not permit players from Russia or Belarus, competing under their respective national flags or FIDE flags, in Norwegian tournaments. Inquiries regarding this matter should be addressed directly to the NSF.

On the day the tournament begins, participants have to register their physical attendance either online or, if needed, in person at the secretariat.

Confirm attendance / arroval online here (will be available when tournament is open).

• Lewis Chess Legends Open: Open
  In this category, the best Nordic woman and the best Nordic man are also awarded.

• Lewis Chess Legends U2200: Players with 2199 and below

• Nordic Championship Senior: Nordic senior players 50+ and 65+.

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 under 2000 (Open) 200 €

Group U2200

• Adult 75 €

• Junior (20 and under) 50 €

Nordic Championship Senior

• All participants 100 €

Players from Norway pay the registration fee, in NOK, to Hell SK's account: 42021970489 no later than July 2024. Those who pay with another currency, such as NOK, will calculate this to the best of their ability on the day the payment is made. Foreigners pay on arrival.

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

Chief Arbiter IA Erling Elias Skjelstad

Tournament Organizer Hell Chess Club, FA Torbjørn Dahl
e-mail: t76dahl@gmail.com

Venue Manager Bjørgvin Thorsteinsson

Concept Developer Harald Christian Sagevik

More contact information >>

Individual tournament with opportunities for WIM, WGM, IM and GM norms.

FIDE Dutch Swiss, accelerated (not accelerated in Nordic Senior), 9 rounds.

The tournament is conducted in accordance with FIDEs regulations. All participants commit to following guidelines that the tournament management deems necessary to prevent and counteract cheating.

The Appeals Committee will be appointed before the first round.

It is possible to arrange for a bye (draw) worth 0.5 points, two times during the first 6 rounds, as long as at least 1 of these is in the first 2 rounds.

This must be agreed upon in writing before the start of round 1 of the tournament and does not apply to players receiving support for travel, accommodation, or entry fees from the event.

Any player arriving at the chessboard later than 60 minutes after the start of the session will forfeit the game. The session commences in accordance with the tournament schedule.

90 minutes/ 40 moves + 30 minutes/ rest of the game, with 30 seconds increment from move 1.

• Points

• FIDE Median Buchholz, worst and best removed

• FIDE Buchholz, worst removed

• FIDE Buchholz, no removal

• Average FIDE rating of opponents

Round Day Date Time

1 Tuesday 6th August 17:00 CET

2 Wednesday 7th August 17:00 CET

3 Thursday 8th August 17:00 CET

4 Friday 9th August 17:00 CET

5 Saturday 10th August 17:00 CET

6 Sunday 11th August 17:00 CET

7 Monday 12th August 17:00 CET

8 Tuesday 13th August 17:00 CET

9 Wednesday 14th August 11:00 CET

Please note that photography and video recordings will take place during parts of the tournament, especially the main tournament.

Some participants in the main tournament may therefore be photographed.

For special reasons exceptions can be made, please let us know so we can take this into consideration.