One of the hallmarks of the Reykjavik Open are the Side-Events. In 2020 we will offer our best and already classical event’s, such as:
• Opening party
• Fischer-random tournament
• Special Golden Circle Tour (Stopover at Fischer’s grave)
• Pub Quiz
• Harpa Blitz
• Closing ceremony
The finalized list will be published at a later date.
Side Events Calendar
Event Details
As in past years, we invite all participants of the 2020 Reykjavík Open to the Opening Party. The Opening Party of the 2020 Reykjavik Open will take place in
Event Details
As in past years, we invite all participants of the 2020 Reykjavík Open to the Opening Party.
The Opening Party of the 2020 Reykjavik Open will take place in Smurstöðin Resturant, which is located within the Tournament’s playing venue, Harpa Concert Hall.
This is a great opportunity to meet the faces behind the tournament organisation and to meet with new people from all over the world!
Special drink offers for participants at the Bar!
Looking forward to seeing you!
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Bergmál Resturant @ Harpa Concert and Conference Center
Austurbakka 2, 101 Reykjavik
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com
sat18apr10:15 pmPub Quiz10:15 pm Bergmál - Harpa, Austurbakki 2

Event Details
The World
Event Details
The World Famous Reykjavík Open Chess Pub-Quiz takes place on April 12th
This year the famous Reykjavik Open Pub-Quiz takes place in Björtuloft in Harpa. Björtuloft (Bright Lofts) is located on the top floors of Harpa, at the very summit of the building, offering spectacular views of the city, the sea and Mt. Esja.
Registration on-site!
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The really popular and entertaining chess pub quiz which is becoming a standard feature of the tournament will be here yet again. As usual there are 30 questions about chess and the history of the game, both recent and past. This will be a pair event.
Last year we had local winners
The 2018 winners were Peter Doggers and Arne Moll but before them the winners were team GrandEllen, comprising of Nils Grandlius and Ellen Kakulidis.
The 2015 questions
Time
(Saturday) 10:15 pm
Location
Bergmál - Harpa
Austurbakki 2
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com

Event Details
Harpa Blitz 2019 is held on April 19th. The Blitz will be played at the main venue in Harpan or off venue and the scheduled start is 20:30 Further details will
Event Details
Harpa Blitz 2019 is held on April 19th.
The Blitz will be played at the main venue in Harpan or off venue and the scheduled start is 20:30 Further details will be provided later.
Time
(Sunday) 8:30 pm
Location
Harpa - Concert- and conference centre
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavik
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com
Harpa - Concert- and conference centreAusturbakki 2, Reykjavik
Event Details
The Special Golden Circle tour will be on April 21st A specially arranged sightseeing tour for our foreign visitors to the South of Iceland. A bus will leave Reykjavik City at
Event Details
The Special Golden Circle tour will be on April 21st
A specially arranged sightseeing tour for our foreign visitors to the South of Iceland. A bus will leave Reykjavik City at 8:30 a.m. and will take you to the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir – the world famous hot spring (where you can buy lunch)
Next, the tour will take you to the final resting place of the legendary Bobby Fischer, just outside the town of Selfoss. There is also a visit to the Bobby Fischer Center, the Center is very close to the grave.
Cost
The tour will take approx. 7 hours.
Included in this package is the bus ride and a guidance. Price is 6.900 ISK. Admission to Bobby Fischer Center included.
Pickup
Guests will be picked up 8:30 at Harpa (playing venue), see map below. The bus will not wait!
Details
You will need to register for the tour (link will be provided here)
Payments have to be made online and we’ll place links here
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Harpa - Concert- and conference centre
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavik
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com
Event Details
Reykjavik Open Fischer Tournament 2020 April 22nd, 2020 More info will be provided as we edge closer to the event. INFORMATION The Icelandic Chess Federation www.reykjavikopen.com reykjavikopen2019@gmail.com
Event Details
Reykjavik Open Fischer Tournament 2020
April 22nd, 2020
More info will be provided as we edge closer to the event.
INFORMATION
The Icelandic Chess Federation
www.reykjavikopen.com
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm
Location
Harpa - Concert- and conference centre
Austurbakki 2, Reykjavik
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com
Harpa - Concert- and conference centreAusturbakki 2, Reykjavik
fri24apr6:30 pm- 7:00 pmClosing ceremony6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Reykjavik City Hall, Tjarnargötu 11
Event Details
The closing ceremony will be held as usually at the Reykjavik City Hall by the pond. The City Hall is only a short walk from Harpa the playing venue. Prizes will
Event Details
The closing ceremony will be held as usually at the Reykjavik City Hall by the pond. The City Hall is only a short walk from Harpa the playing venue.
Prizes will be handed out and light refreshments and food provided by the city.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Time
(Friday) 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Reykjavik City Hall
Tjarnargötu 11
Organizer
The Reykjavík Open Organizing Committeereykjavikopen2023@gmail.com