Norway Chess Tournament 2024: Top Players, Schedule, Format, How to Buy Tickets, Where to Watch

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Norway Chess 2024: The 12th edition of the prestigious Norway Chess tournament began Monday (May 27) in Stavanger, Norway, bringing together some of the world's top chess players.

Popularly known as 'Wimbledon of Chess’, this year's event is particularly special as it also features the inaugural Norway Chess Women's Tournament, emphasising equal participation in the sport.

Top Players Participating in Norway Chess 2024

1. Magnus Carlsen (Norway): World No.1 and five-time World Champion.
2. Ding Liren (China): Reigning World Champion.
3. Fabiano Caruana (USA): World No.2.
4. Hikaru Nakamura (USA): World No.3.
5. Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu (India): Ranked 14th in the world

Norway Chess Women's Tournament 2024

1. Ju Wenjun (China): Reigning World Champion.
2. Koneru Humpy (India): World No.2.
3. Vaishali Rameshbabu (India): Recently became a Grand Master
4. Pia Cramling (Sweden): Experienced and respected player.

Norway Chess 2024 Main Tournament Schedule

Norway Chess 2024 Tie-break Play-Offs Schedule

How to Buy Tickets for the Norway Chess Tournament?

Tickets for the Norway Chess tournament can be purchased directly at the venue, SR-Bank in Stavanger City, located at Christen Tranes Gate 35, 4007 Stavanger.

Ticket Prices

• Adults: 200 NOK per day
• Children: 100 NOK per day
• Family: 400 NOK per day

Focus on Praggnanandhaa

India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, ranked 14th in the world, is a major highlight of the tournament. He will face Alireza Firouzja of France in his opening match.

His sister, Vaishali Rameshbabu, will compete in the women's tournament, taking on reigning World Champion Ju Wenjun of China on the opening day.

Additionally, World No.2 Koneru Humpy from India will compete against Pia Cramling of Sweden.

How To Watch Norway Chess Tournament 2024?

The tournaments are broadcast live in Norway on TV 2 sport and TV 2 Play. For international audiences, the games are streamed online in English at chess.com.

Norway Chess 2024 Format and Scoring Information

The tournament follows a Double Round Robin format.

Time Control

• Classical Games: Each player has 120 minutes, with an additional 10 seconds increment after move 40.
• Armageddon: White receives 10 minutes, Black receives 7 minutes, with a 1-second increment starting from move 41.

Scoring System

• Classical Win: 3 points - Armageddon Win: 1.5 points
• Armageddon Loss: 1 point

With equal prize money for both tournaments and a stellar lineup of participants, Norway Chess 2024 promises to be an exciting event for chess enthusiasts worldwide.