The highly anticipated Norway Chess 2025 tournament is set to kick off in Stavanger on Monday, bringing together some of the world’s top chess grandmasters. Among the marquee matchups, India’s D Gukesh will face Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the opening round, promising a thrilling start to the event.
Indian fans will also have much to look forward to, with Arjun Erigaisi, Humpy Koneru, and Vaishali Rameshbabu competing in the tournament. Here’s a detailed look at the participating players, their match pairings, the complete schedule, prize pool, tournament format, and how to watch Norway Chess 2025 live.
What is the format of Norway Chess 2025?
Both the Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women tournaments will follow an identical format. Each event features six players who will compete against one another twice in a double round-robin format. Draws are not permitted—if a classical game ends in a tie, it will be followed by an Armageddon tiebreaker to determine the winner. This ensures that every match will produce a decisive result.