Stavanger NGP September 2026 takes place on September 25-27, 2026, in Stavanger, Norway. The event offers a 6-round tournament with two rapid games on Friday evening and four classical games during the weekend.
This is a chess tournament in Stavanger, Norway, in 2026. Players can compete in a Norwegian Grand Prix chess tournament with three rating groups, cash prizes, and a practical Friday-to-Sunday schedule.
Stavanger SKU organizes the tournament at Tjensvoll Bydelshus. In addition, players may skip the two Friday rapid rounds and receive half a point for each missed game if they request this during registration.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | Stavanger NGP September 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | September 25-27, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Stavanger, Norway |
| 🏛️ Venue | Tjensvoll Bydelshus, Morgedalsveien 60, 4021 Stavanger, Norway |
| ♟️ Format | Mixed rapid and classical Swiss tournament |
| 🔢 Rounds | 6 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | Rounds 1–2: 15 minutes + 10 seconds; Rounds 3–6: 90 minutes + 30 seconds |
| 💰 Prize fund | NOK 18,000 listed main and women’s prizes, approximately $1,770, plus class prizes |
| 🚪 Default time | 30 minutes |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Stavanger NGP September 2026 uses a 6-round FIDE Dutch Swiss system. The tournament starts with two rapid rounds on Friday evening and continues with four classical rounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Rounds 1 and 2 use 15 minutes per player, plus a 10-second increment per move. Rounds 3 to 6 use 90 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment per move.
The default time is 30 minutes after the scheduled start of the round. Therefore, players should arrive on time and stay close to the playing venue between rounds.
Tie-breaks follow this order: points, direct encounter, Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, and number of wins.
💰 Prize Fund
The listed main and women’s cash prizes total NOK 18,000, approximately $1,770. In addition, the organizer will award class prizes.
Group-A Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | NOK 3,500 |
| 2nd place | NOK 2,500 |
| 3rd place | NOK 1,500 |
Group-B Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | NOK 2,000 |
| 2nd place | NOK 1,500 |
| 3rd place | NOK 1,000 |
Group-C Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | NOK 2,000 |
| 2nd place | NOK 1,500 |
| 3rd place | NOK 1,000 |
Women’s Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Best woman player in each group | NOK 500 |
The organizer may reduce prizes if fewer than 50 players take part.
🧩 Sections / Groups
| Group | Rating guide |
|---|---|
| Group A | Rating 1800 and above |
| Group B | Rating 1600–1799 |
| Group C | Rating below 1600 or unrated |
Players may play up one group. Therefore, a Group B player may enter Group A, and a Group C player may enter Group B.
Players must be members of the Norwegian Chess Federation or belong to a foreign federation with a valid FIDE ID. Players who are not already members may join Stavanger SK as adults or Stavanger SKU as juniors at the venue.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 17:30–18:30 | Registration |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 19:00–19:40 | Round 1, rapid |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | 20:00–20:40 | Round 2, rapid |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00–14:00 | Round 3 |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 14:30–18:30 | Round 4 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00–14:00 | Round 5 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | At least 15 minutes after Round 5 ends, not before 14:00 | Round 6 |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | After the final game | Prize ceremony |
Players who want to skip Friday play may request this during registration. In that case, they receive half a point for each of the two Friday rounds.
📝 Registration
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Adult entry fee | NOK 500 |
| Junior entry fee | NOK 250 |
| Free entry | GM, IM, WGM, and WIM players |
| Payment account | 3201 26 70779 |
| Vipps | #104478 |
| Payment note | Stavanger NGP September and player name |
| Registration email | loviklasse@gmai.com |
Players should register through TournamentService or contact Lasse Østebø Løvik by email. In addition, payment should be marked clearly with the tournament name and the player’s name.
🏛️ Organizer
Stavanger SKU organizes Stavanger NGP September 2026. The event gives players a structured Grand Prix weekend with rating groups, rapid and classical rounds, cash prizes, and a clear tournament format in Stavanger.
Email: loviklasse@gmai.com
📍 Venue
Tjensvoll Bydelshus, Morgedalsveien 60, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
The tournament takes place at Tjensvoll Bydelshus in Stavanger. Players should use the full Morgedalsveien 60 address for navigation and arrive before the Friday registration deadline.
🚆 How to Get There
Players should use Tjensvoll Bydelshus, Morgedalsveien 60, 4021 Stavanger, as the main navigation address.
Stavanger can be reached by road, rail, ferry, and air connections. After arriving in the city, players can continue to Tjensvoll by local transport, taxi, car, or rideshare.
ℹ️ Other Information
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the playing room. The organizer will provide a system for storing such items during play.
The schedule may receive small updates before the tournament starts. Therefore, players should check the final tournament information before traveling.
Stavanger NGP September 2026 offers a practical chess weekend with rapid action, classical games, Grand Prix value, and a welcoming Stavanger chess setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,770
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom is a youth chess club in Stavanger, Norway. The club serves children and young people from 6 to 26 years old and gives them a friendly place to learn, play, and grow through chess. It works as an independent association with its own board and a strong volunteer culture. The club’s roots go back to Stavanger’s long tradition of youth chess from the 1970s, while its current activity reaches several schools and community venues across the city. In addition, Stavanger SKU works closely with Stavanger Sjakklubb, the adult chess club in Stavanger. This connection helps young players move from school chess and youth training toward broader club chess, weekend tournaments, and stronger national competition.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom organizes the Stavanger NGP September 2026, a Norwegian Grand Prix tournament at Tjensvoll Bydelshus. The event gives players a practical weekend format with two rapid games on Friday and four classical games across Saturday and Sunday. It includes three rating groups, cash prizes, and a clear Swiss-system structure for players of different strengths. Stavanger SKU also arranges several weekend tournaments during the year and helps members take part in tournaments across Norway. The club has organized trips to national championships and other major youth events, which gives young players valuable tournament experience outside the local area. Therefore, Stavanger SKU offers more than weekly training. It gives juniors a route into rated chess, Grand Prix events, team activity, and Norway’s wider competitive chess environment.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Activity
Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom supports youth chess and community chess through weekly sessions, school activity, training groups, and social chess events. Its regular program includes chess activity at Jåtten Skole, Tjensvoll Bydelshus, Stavanger Kristne Grunnskole, and Gausel Skole. The club focuses on learning, confidence, fair play, and enjoyment, which makes it suitable for both beginners and experienced young players. In addition, Stavanger SKU runs summer chess activity, girls’ chess initiatives, club evenings, training gatherings, and beginner-friendly events. Its young players also take part in regional and national championships, while the club supports them with travel, coaching, and a strong team spirit. As a result, Stavanger SKU plays an important role in developing chess for children and teenagers in Stavanger. It connects families, schools, volunteers, coaches, and tournament players in one active youth chess community.
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