The Stavanger November GP 2026 takes place from November 6–8, 2026 at Tjensvoll Bydelshus in Stavanger, Norway. Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom (Stavanger SKU) organizes the weekend tournament as part of the active Stavanger chess calendar.
The published Rogaland chess calendar confirms the dates, venue and organizer, while TournamentService is the live registration and tournament-information platform for the event. Because the detailed TournamentService invitation is not reliably exposed to public indexing, players should use the live invitation for the final section thresholds, round times, entry fees and prize conditions.
Tjensvoll Bydelshus is a regular Stavanger SKU activity venue and gives the event a practical community-hall setting. The club runs recurring chess activities and tournaments in Stavanger, and its chairman Lasse Østebø Løvik is the published contact for Stavanger SKU.
📌 Event Details
| 🏆 Tournament | Stavanger November GP 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | November 6–8, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway |
| 📍 Venue | Tjensvoll Bydelshus – Morgedalsveien 60, 4021 Stavanger, Norway |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom (Stavanger SKU) |
| ♟️ Event Type | Weekend Grand Prix chess tournament |
| 🌐 TournamentService | https://www1.tournamentservice.com/invitation.aspx?TID=StavangerNovemberGP2026-StavangerSKU |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
TournamentService is the organizer’s live source for the final tournament format, pairing information and round-by-round details. The regional 2026 calendar confirms a three-day event from Friday through Sunday, but it does not reproduce the complete invitation. Therefore, the live TournamentService page should be treated as the controlling source for the final number of rounds, time control, rating groups, tie-breaks, bye rules and default time.
Pairings & Live Information
Players should check the TournamentService invitation again shortly before travelling. Norwegian Grand Prix invitations can be updated as registration develops, particularly when section cut-offs or practical round information changes.
♟️ Sections / Groups
The exact 2026 section structure is maintained on TournamentService. This page deliberately does not copy section limits from another Stavanger event, because Stavanger SKU runs several Grand Prix weekends during the year and the conditions can differ from one edition to another.
📅 Schedule
The verified event window is Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026. Final check-in and round start times should be taken directly from TournamentService before the event.
📝 Registration
Registration is handled through the TournamentService invitation linked above. Players should verify the current entry fee, payment method, registration deadline, Grand Prix grouping rules and any title or junior discounts before completing payment.
Early registration is sensible because Tjensvoll Bydelshus has finite playing capacity and Stavanger SKU uses the venue for several chess activities. A player whose travel depends on a particular section should confirm the section requirements on the live page rather than relying on previous Stavanger tournaments.
🏛️ Organizer
| Contact Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer Name | Stavanger Sjakklubb Ungdom (Stavanger SKU) |
| Contact Person | Lasse Østebø Løvik |
| loviklasse@gmail.com | |
| Phone Number | +47 994 34 677 |
📍 Venue
Tjensvoll Bydelshus – Morgedalsveien 60, 4021 Stavanger, Norway.
Stavanger municipality lists Tjensvoll Bydelshus as a community venue with several rooms, including a hall and café spaces. Stavanger SKU also runs regular chess activity at Tjensvoll, so the building is an established part of the club’s local program.
🚆 How to Get There
The venue is in the Tjensvoll district of Stavanger, west of the city centre. Players arriving from outside Stavanger should allow time for local transport between the central station, accommodation and Morgedalsveien 60, especially before the first round.
For driving directions, use the full venue address rather than only the district name. Players using public transport should check the current Kolumbus timetable for the event weekend.
ℹ️ Other Information
Stavanger SKU
Stavanger SKU is a voluntary chess organization for children and young players and is affiliated with the Norwegian chess structure. The club reports more than 100 members around the 2024–2025 year change and organizes recurring training, social chess and tournament activity around Stavanger.
Accuracy Note
The dates, organizer and venue have been independently cross-checked against the regional 2026 tournament calendar and Stavanger SKU information. Detailed competitive conditions have intentionally not been inferred from the club’s other 2026 Grand Prix events; use TournamentService for those final items.
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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