Overview
- The 2026 edition runs May 25 to June 5 at Oslo’s Deichman Bjørvika, which will host both the open and women’s events.
- Magnus Carlsen is the first confirmed player, maintaining his streak of competing in every Norway Chess edition.
- Carlsen has won the tournament seven times, underscoring his long-standing link to the event’s prestige.
- Norway Chess Women continues in Oslo under equal prize conditions, highlighting the organisers’ parity commitment.
- Founders thanked Stavanger for 13 years as host, while full player lists for both fields will be announced in the coming weeks.