Kopavogur International 2026
Young masters
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS
The tournament is organized by the Breiðablik Chess Club and is intended for promising chess players in Iceland aged 16-25, giving them the opportunity to achieve IM or GM norms. The concept is for this tournament to be held every two years, with flexibility to adapt the format each time according to circumstances and suitability.
ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
Fee info
Participants:
Final confirmation of participants for the first International Kópavogur Tournament is currently underway. A presentation of all players will be published shortly on the tournament website. Players are requested to provide a photograph and a short biography (approximately 20 lines) highlighting key milestones in their chess careers.
Arbiters, tournament management, and live broadcasts:
Icelandic Chess Federation
Sponsors:
Sigtryggssjóður
MótX
Municipality of Kópavogur
Provisional Schedule
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Tuesday, 10 March, 15:00 – Opening ceremony and Round 1
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Wednesday, 11 March, 15:00 – Round 2
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Thursday, 12 March, 15:00 – Round 3
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Friday, 13 March, 19:00 – Open Rapid Chess Tournament (3+2) in the Glass Hall
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Saturday, 14 March, 11:00 – Round 4
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Sunday, 15 March, 11:00 – Round 5
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Monday, 16 March, 15:00 – Round 6
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Tuesday, 17 March, 15:00 – Round 7
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Wednesday, 18 March, 15:00 – Round 8
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Thursday, 19 March, 15:00 – Round 9
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Thursday 19 March, 20:00 Closing ceremony
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All games will be broadcast live.
Format
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10-player closed invitational tournament, round-robin
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6 Icelandic players aged 16–25, and 4 foreign players (IMs and GMs)
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Venue: Glass Hall, 3rd floor, Stúkan, Kópavogur Stadium
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Time control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move, with an additional 15 minutes after 40 moves