Yesterday, the Reykjavik Open 2026 festivities got under way with the annual Harpa Blitz tournament. Like last year, the tournament was held the day before the start of the main tournament. Before the blitz the opening party was held and everybody was in good spirits and the 153 player blitz tournament started shortly after 19:00.…
DetailsThe Reykjavik Open will start officially tonight with the opening party first and then the Harpa Blitz! The annual blitz tournament is scheduled to be held tonight at 19:00 so this year we will again play BEFORE the main tournament, not during it! We will play in the main playing hall in Harpa! Entry fee…
DetailsThe player list for the 2026 Reykjavík Open is now full. We have opened a waiting list and cannot accept additional registrations at this time. We kindly ask everyone to respect the waiting list process and avoid trying to register through other channels. We want to preserve a high-quality experience and adequate space for all…
Details** March 25 – March 31, 2026** We’re delighted to announce that the Reykjavik Open 2026 will take place from March 25th to 31st in the stunning Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. Breaking Records — Growing Participation The Reykjavik Open continues to attract chess enthusiasts from every corner of the globe. In 2025, the…
DetailsThe Reykjavik Open 2025 wrapped up on Tuesday after nine intense rounds of play, and it was Iran’s GM Parham Maghsoodloo who emerged victorious with an impressive 7½/9. A final-round draw on board one was enough to secure sole first place and the €5,000 top prize. His aggressive and consistent play throughout the tournament proved…
Details📅 Date: April 13, 2025📍 Venue: Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík♟️ Rounds Played: 6 & 7 🔝 Five Players Share the Lead After Seven Rounds Following a grueling double-round Sunday, five players now share the lead at the Reykjavik Open 2025 with 6 points out of 7: GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) defeated Muradli in the morning…
DetailsThe fifth round of the Reykjavik Open 2025, dedicated to Friðrik Ólafsson, concluded today with several decisive games that have significantly influenced the tournament standings. Grandmaster Mahammad Muradli (AZE, 2588) continued his impeccable performance, securing his fifth consecutive win by defeating GM Abhijeet Gupta (IND, 2576). This victory places Muradli at the top of the…
DetailsThe fourth round of the Reykjavik Open 2025 delivered intense battles on the top boards, with several of the top seeds asserting their dominance as the tournament reaches its midpoint. ⚔️ Key Results – Round 4 GM Mahammad Muradli (AZE, 2588) continued his perfect run with a fourth straight win, defeating GM Bilel Bellahcene (ALG,…
DetailsAfter three rounds of the Reykjavik Open 2025, nine players have achieved perfect scores of 3/3, leading the tournament. This group includes top-seeded GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI), GM Velimir Ivic (SRB), GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (UKR), GM Abhijeet Gupta (IND), GM Mahammad Muradli (AZE), GM Ido Gorshtein (ISR), GM Brandon Jacobson (USA), IM Leya Garifullina (FID),…
DetailsThe 2025 Reykjavik Open commenced today at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gunnar Björnsson, officially opened the tournament with a speech, after which the 400+ players rose to applaud and honor the life and legacy of Friðrik Ólafsson, to whom this year’s tournament is dedicated. The first…
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