Mosjøen Sjakklubb welcomes players to the Mosjøen Grand Prix 2026 from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Mosjøen, Norway. The tournament takes place at Fru Haugans Hotel and delivers a compact 5-round weekend format with a classical time control and Swiss pairings under FIDE rules. Players can expect a focused playing environment in one of Northern Norway’s well-known hotel venues.
The event offers two groups, a clear entry-fee structure for adults and juniors, and cash prizes in both groups. The organizers run all rounds on a simple Friday–Sunday schedule, accept payments via VIPPS, and close online registration late Thursday night before the first round. This tournament fits players who want a well-structured weekend open with strong top prizes and a central hotel setting.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | March 13-15, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Fru Haugans Hotel, Mosjøen, Norway |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss (FIDE Dutch Swiss) |
| 📂 Sections | Group A; Group B |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes to finish the game + 30 seconds increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | Group A: NOK 600 adults, NOK 300 juniors · Group B: NOK 500 adults, NOK 300 juniors |
| 💰 Prize fund | Cash prizes in Group A and Group B |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Online registration closes Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 23:59 |
🏆 Prize Fund
Group A
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | NOK 10,000 |
| 2nd | NOK 6,000 |
| 3rd | NOK 3,000 |
Group B
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | NOK 5,000 |
| 2nd | NOK 3,000 |
| 3rd | NOK 1,500 |
| Best U16 | NOK 1,500 |
The tournament awards only one prize per participant, and the organizers may adjust prizes based on the number of participants.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses Swiss pairings with the FIDE Dutch Swiss system and plays 5 rounds.
Time control:
• 90 minutes to finish the game
• 30-second increment per move
The organizers rank players using these tiebreaks in order:
• Total points
• Head-to-head result
• FIDE Buchholz with the worst opponent score removed
• FIDE Buchholz without any removal
• Number of wins
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Group A | The organizers run Group A as a Swiss section |
| Group B | Group B | The organizers run Group B as a Swiss section |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Friday | 18:00 | Round 1 |
| March 14, 2026 | Saturday | 10:00 | Round 2 |
| March 14, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00 | Round 3 |
| March 15, 2026 | Sunday | 09:00 | Round 4 |
| March 15, 2026 | Sunday | Approx. 13:00 | Round 5 (about 30 minutes after the last game in Round 4 ends) |
📝 Registration
Players register online before the deadline and pay the entry fee via VIPPS.
Registration deadline:
• Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 23:59
Payment:
• VIPPS: Mosjøen Sjakklubb #566174
👥 Organizer
Mosjøen Sjakklubb organizes Mosjøen Grand Prix 2026 and manages entries, communication, and on-site tournament operations in cooperation with the host hotel.
Email: torger.nilsen@gmail.com
Phone: +47 901 11 510 (Torger Johannes Nilsen)
Phone: +47 977 76 441 (Per Jakob Hansen)
Website: https://tournamentservice.com/invitation.aspx?TID=MosjoenGrandPrix2026-Mosjoensjakklubb
🏨 Venue
Fru Haugans Hotel in Mosjøen hosts all tournament play in one location. The hotel setting supports a weekend chess schedule with practical on-site services and an easy base for players who want to stay where they play.
🛎️ Accommodation
Fru Haugans Hotel offers the following room prices:
| Room type | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard single room | NOK 1,490 |
| Standard double room | NOK 1,690 |
🚗 How to Get There
You can travel to Mosjøen and continue locally to Fru Haugans Hotel in town. Plan arrival on Friday in time for the 18:00 start of Round 1, especially if you want to check in and settle before play begins.
Bring your best weekend form to Mosjøen and compete for top prizes in a focused grand prix event at Fru Haugans Hotel.
Organizer
Mosjøen Sjakklubb is a local chess club based in Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway. It supports competitive and community chess in the Helgeland region, while also acting as an active tournament organizer. Over the years, the club has helped build a strong over-the-board chess culture in Northern Norway.
In addition, Mosjøen Sjakklubb runs regular club nights, training-friendly events, and structured competitions for members and visiting players. It organizes the Mosjøen Grand Prix series, including Mosjøen Grand Prix 2026, a well-established FIDE-rated tournament played primarily as classical chess. Moreover, the club’s activity calendar often features rapid chess and blitz events alongside seasonal club championships.
Furthermore, the club emphasizes fair play, clear pairings, and a welcoming atmosphere for both local juniors and traveling competitors. As a result, Mosjøen events are known for smooth organization and a friendly, focused playing hall.
