The 13th edition of the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament kicks off Monday (May 26) in Stavanger, featuring a stellar lineup of global chess heavyweights.
Regarded as the "Wimbledon of Chess", the 2025 edition promises more excitement than ever, with the simultaneous running of the Norway Chess Women's Tournament, reaffirming the organisers' commitment to equality in sport.

For the first time in tournament history, both the open and women's tournaments share the same playing hall, format, and prize money, setting a new standard for inclusivity in chess.
Both events follow a 6-player double round-robin format and adopt the Armageddon system, ensuring a decisive result in every match. If the classical game ends in a draw, an Armageddon tiebreak follows immediately - making every round unpredictable and intense.
Norway Chess 2025 Open
Format: Double Round-Robin (12 Rounds), Classical + Armageddon
Armageddon Rule: If the classical game is drawn, an Armageddon game follows. White gets 10 minutes, Black gets 7 (with draw odds).
Prize Money: Total purse of USD 1,62,681, equally divided between the two tournaments.
| Date | Event / Round | Time (CET) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 26 | Round 1 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday, May 27 | Round 2 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday, May 28 | Round 3 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday, May 28 | Norway Chess Children’s Tournament (Attendance) | 09:15 AM | 12:45 PM |
| Wednesday, May 28 | Norway Chess Children’s Tournament (Start) | 09:45 AM | 1:15 PM |
| Thursday, May 29 | Round 4 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Friday, May 30 | Rest Day / Norway Chess Games | – | – |
| Saturday, May 31 | Round 5 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sunday, June 1 | Round 6 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Monday, June 2 | Round 7 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday, June 3 | Round 8 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday, June 4 | Rest Day | – | – |
| Wednesday, June 4 | Norway Summit “The Next Move” | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open 9:00 AM) | 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Doors open 12:30 PM) |
| Thursday, June 5 | Round 9 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Friday, June 6 | Round 10 | 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
Tickets are available on-site only at Finansparken, the tournament venue.
Entry Timing: Doors open between 4:15 PM and 4:30 PM CET on match days and remain open until the round concludes.