Åpent Nordnorsk Mesterskap i Lynsjakk 2026 takes place on September 11–12, 2026, in Sortland, Norway. The event offers a two-day blitz championship with 17 rounds at Samfunnssalen.

This is a chess tournament in Sortland, Norway, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated blitz chess tournament with a 3 minutes + 2 seconds time control and one open playing group.

Sortland Sjakklubb organizes the championship as part of a wider chess weekend in Northern Norway. In addition, the venue sits within walking distance of Thon Hotel Sortland, which gives visiting players a practical tournament setup.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 17-round blitz format. Each player receives 3 minutes for the game, plus a 2-second increment per move.

All players compete in one group. The pairing system is listed as Lynsjakk Konrad, and players may meet the same opponent twice from Round 10.

The event counts for FIDE Blitz rating. Therefore, it offers a serious blitz chess tournament with international rating value.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed cash prize fund is 13,500 NOK, approximately $1,330. The prize table applies with at least 60 participants.

Main Prizes

Rating and Junior Prizes

The top three players, rating-category winners, and best junior also receive trophies. However, each player can win only one cash prize.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The championship runs as one open blitz event.

Norwegian players may take part through club membership or direct membership in the Norwegian Chess Federation. Foreign players may enter if they belong to a national federation connected to FIDE and have a FIDE ID.

📅 Schedule

The listed round times are approximate. As a result, players should stay close to the playing hall during both tournament days.

📝 Registration

Players may pay by Vipps or bank transfer. They may also pay for both the blitz and rapid championships in one transaction, but they should clearly mark the payment with the participant’s name.

🏛️ Organizer

Sortland Sjakklubb organizes Åpent Nordnorsk Mesterskap i Lynsjakk 2026. The club brings players to Sortland for a fast chess weekend with FIDE-rated blitz, a separate rapid championship, trophies, cash prizes, and a strong local chess atmosphere.

📍 Venue

Samfunnssalen / Rådhus 2, Parkveien 10, 8400 Sortland, Norway

The championship takes place at Samfunnssalen in Sortland. The playing venue is located a short walk from Thon Hotel Sortland, which makes the setup convenient for visiting players.

🏨 Accommodation

Thon Hotel Sortland

Sortland Sjakklubb has arranged special accommodation rates at Thon Hotel Sortland. The hotel is less than 200 meters from the playing venue, and the listed prices include breakfast.

Players should book directly with the hotel by email or phone to receive the tournament rate. Online hotel booking may show a different price.

Hotel email: sortland@olavthon.no
Hotel phone: +47 76 10 84 00

🚆 How to Get There

Players can fly to Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes or Stokmarknes Airport Skagen.

SAS, Norwegian, and Widerøe operate direct routes to Evenes. From Evenes, the airport bus to Sortland takes about two hours. Widerøe also flies to Stokmarknes, which is about 30 minutes from Sortland by airport bus.

Players should book flights early because demand may be high during the tournament period.

ℹ️ Other Information

The Open Northern Norwegian Rapid Championship 2026 takes place on September 12–13 with separate registration. Players who join both championships can play 26 games over the weekend.

The tournament venue will have a canteen during the event. Players can buy hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks.

Free parking is available near Thon Hotel Sortland. Players with electric cars may also use charging options outside the hotel.

Åpent Nordnorsk Mesterskap i Lynsjakk 2026 offers a fast, social, and competitive blitz weekend in Northern Norway.