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Norway Chess Open 2025
Norway Chess Open 2025 was held from May 26 to June 1 at the IMI Forum in Stavanger, the 2025 Norway Chess Open brought together more than 190 players from over 34 countries, including 45+ titled players across the GM and ELO groups. The tournament was a week of fierce competition, international camaraderie, and standout performances.
In the GM Group, GM Vitaly Kunin claimed first place, followed by GM Lev Yankelevich and FM Torben Knuedel, who also earned an IM norm. The event saw a total of five title norms achieved, including WIM norms for two young female players. In the ELO Group, Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason took the top prize, with strong performances across all rating categories.
Notable recognitions included IM Shri B Savitha as Best Female Player in the GM Group and Olha Apostolakii in the ELO Group.
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Norway Chess Open takes place alongside Norway Chess – a premier event that brings together many of the world’s strongest chess players.
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