Hell Chess International Round 1 – 3

A:

1. GM Sebastian Bogner 2.5 out of 3 points
2. GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen 2.5 points
3. GM Edardas Rozentalis 2.5 points
4. GM Bence Korpa 2.5 points
5. IM Florian Saczr 2.5 points

The game between IM Alina L`ami and FM Mads Vestby-Ellingsen is still ongoing, Mads can also get 2.5 points if he wins.

B:

1. Martin K. Andersen TSF 3 out of 3 points
2. Bjørn Noralf Dybvik 2.5 points
3. Carl Christian Aarnes 2.5 points

Round 4 starts at 4pm tomorrow. You can see live games here, and results and pairings can be found here.

Hell Chess International 2019 game collection.

Thanks to chess photographer Lars R. Bang for photos from the event.

From Trøndelag, until now, perhaps Tore Kolås from Trondheim Chess Association has been responsible for the greatest achievement when he held GM Sergey Volkov in 90 moves. The Russian won after 91 moves, where the time was decisive.

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Wednesday 07.08.2019

11.00 – 13.00 The Lewis Chessmen probably originate from Trondheim and are associated with Nidaros Cathedral. Here you will gain insight into the history of the peaces and why this is likely.  Archaeologist and researcher Øystein Ekroll holds the lecture and will show us similarities from the Nidaros Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Court. Chess historian Øystein Brekke from the chess history forum will also contribute.

The lecture starts at 11am, with attendance at «Cafe Two Towers» at the Nidaros Cathedral. Free for participants in Hell Chess International, for others, participation fee is NOK 200. Paid upon registration to Hell Sjakklubb’s account: 4202 19 70489  Or by Vipps to Hell Chess Club (Hell Sjakklubb) with number #517093. Registration by email to t7dahl@gmail.com

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