Other program
Other program Where was the origin of chess? An update historic lecture by Nikolas Mellem. Monday 18 at 2100 – 2215. In Norwegian language, and some English. Free entry.
Valuable chess opening knowledge. A lecture with GM and former European champion Sergei Tiviakov. Tuesday 19 at 2100 – 2215. In English. Entry NOK 100, juniors NOK 50.
A ChessBase 11 User Seminar will be held on Wednesday 20 April at 2115-2300. The program is in English, to be held by IM Michael Richter. Participation costs NOK 100.
Please make your entry at email to Øystein Brekke (oeystei@online.no), or at the chess festival, if there are still places left.
About Norwegian chess and the Open Norwegian Championships. An illustrated chess history with Øystein Brekke. In English, and a bit in Norwegian. Friday 22 at 2100 – 2215. Free entry.
Medieval chess in Norway and the Nordic countries. An update historic lecture starting in the Viking age, by Morten Lilleøren. Saturday 23 at 1015 – 1145. In Norwegian, and some English. Free entry.
The game of the day will be shown every day at 2215-2235.
Lectures and tournament for amateurs
Thursday, Friday and Saturday every day from 1500-1800.
Chess lectures for next-to-beginners, in Norwegian language 1500-1630 and an informal tournament 1630-1800, to all newcomers and amateur players rating strength below 1200.
Including a book and a prize it costs NOK 500 for adults and youth (NOK 200 for single days), NOK 300 for children up to 14 (NOK 120 for single days). Family discounts.
Entries beforehand to Øystein Brekke, e-mail: oeystei@online.no, or a minimum of 10 minutes before it starts!
Royal chess for four players
| Royalsjakk (“Royal chess) is a modern chess game for 4 players, invented by the Norwegian Rolf Westrum. It has been played during a few years, and will now be officially (re-)introduced at our festival: on Monday 18 April at 1230.During the festival everybody will be have good opportunities to both play and compete at this very social chess variant.
All this playing and participation wil be free of charge, and with awarding of some prizes. Rolf Westrum himself will be present to give information and some assistance to new players. |
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| The playing rules are very similar to ordinary chess, but with a few practical details.
There will be one “Royal chess tournament” for couples (two players’ teams) and one individual with each player handling pieces of two colours. The game is sold through the Norwegian chess shop Sjakkbutikken (Norsk Sjakkforlag). |
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