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GM Simen Agdestein

“Somehow Iceland became my favorite chess country. I have always enjoyed playing in the Reykjavik Open. It’s a strong tournament, the place is mind blowing, the people are warm.”

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GM Erwin L’ami – Winner of 2015

“In Reykjavik you feel the love and respect for our great game and with Harpa, the organizers secured an astonishing playing hall!”

GM Hou Yifan – Women’s World Champion

“This was my first time to Iceland, to take part in one of the world’s great traditional open tournaments, the Reykjavik Open. I really liked the playing venue. The view from the playing table was the ocean, which always puts me in a good mood!”

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