Exciting Events at Norway Chess 2024: A Preview of the Action

Norway Chess 2024: A Spectacular Event on the Horizon

Norway Chess has always been a highlight on the chess calendar, and the 2024 edition promises to be no different. With five-time winner and world number-one GM Magnus Carlsen, last year’s champion GM Hikaru Nakamura, and the 17th World Champion GM Ding Liren in the mix, the stakes are higher than ever.

This year, the prestigious event will feature a Women’s Tournament with a prize fund matched with the Open section. Additionally, a world-record-breaking blitz match will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from sunrise to sunset, all covered live on Chess24’s YouTube channel.

The tournament’s format is as exciting as ever, with a unique scoring system that includes armageddon matches to determine the winner in case of a draw in the classical games. This format has led to thrilling finishes in past editions, with Nakamura’s dramatic victory in 2023 being a prime example.

The lineup of players for the Open section is stellar, with Carlsen, Nakamura, Ding, Alireza Firouzja, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu set to battle it out for the title. The Women’s Tournament will also feature top players like Ju Wenjun, Lei Tingjie, Anna Muzychuk, and Humpy Koneru, with the prize fund matching that of the Open section.

In a groundbreaking move, Norway Chess is aiming to set a Guinness World Record for the longest blitz match, with two players set to play for 60 hours straight. This marathon event will test the players’ endurance and mental fortitude, with breaks allowed based on the duration of their play.

With so much excitement and talent on display, Norway Chess 2024 is shaping up to be a must-watch event for chess fans around the world. Mark your calendars for May 27 and get ready for a series of events you won’t want to miss. SKOL!