About Norway Chess
Since 2013, Norway Chess has established itself as one of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments, annually gathering the top global players in Stavanger, Norway. Every year, the chess elite comes together in this action-packed event, which is widely regarded as one of the most exciting tournaments on the chess calendar.
Since its inception in 2012, it has transformed Stavanger and Norway into a global chess hub. In 2024, Norway Chess made history by introducing Norway Chess Women, the first tournament to offer female players equal prize funds, setting a new standard for the future of chess.