The tournament is organized to honor the Lewis Chessmen, the world's oldest chess set.
Lewis Chess Legends will be an annual international chess festival in Trondheim, Norway, which is founded in a unique history and carried out in unique surroundings.
30/10/2025
Will the Lewis Chess Legends return to the Archbishop’s Palace?
The magic of 2024 still lingers in Trondheim — and perhaps the story isn’t over yet.
The Magic of the Archbishop’s Palace — Lewis Chess Legends When the last pieces were packed away and the great hall of the Archbishop’s Palace fell silent again, one question lingered in the air — will the kings and queens of chess return?
28/08/2024
Interview with the winners of Lewis Chess Legends 2024
Photo: Lars R. Bang
Interview with the Winners! — Lewis Chess Legends While the Lewis Chess Legends is now over for this year, nearly a dozen players from the Master’s Category gave interviews this year.
16/08/2024
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧
Summary and results from Lewis Chess Legends 2023, with IM Jung Min Seo as the tournament winner.
The final chess piece has been packed away, and we look forward to 2025!
Grand slam for Sweden — Lewis Chess Legends GM Pia Cramling, IM Jung Min Seo, and GM Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez, all representing Sweden, became Nordic champions at Lewis Chess Legends 2024!
14/08/2024
Follow the final round!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjgirqO-o_M
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Lewis Chess Legends R9 w/ IM Irene Sukandar! | lichess.org Watch the Lewis Chess Legends tournament with !Watch the PGN broadcast here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/lewis-chess-legends-2024/nezf5bn1Fol...
13/08/2024
Catch the thrilling final moments of round 8!
Lewis Chess Legends R8 w/ IM Irene Sukandar! | lichess.org Watch the Lewis Chess Legends tournament with !Watch the PGN broadcast here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/lewis-chess-legends-2024/nezf5bn1Fol...
13/08/2024
Screening of "The Prince of Chess" at the Archbishop's Palace. Vault rooms with entrance from the Courtyard. We are honoured to welcome Øyvind Von Doren Asbjørnsen, the producer of Magnus, who will join us for an exclusive Q&A session. After the screening, Von Doren Asbjørnsen will share insights into the making of the documentary and answer questions from the audience. Free admission! The screening starts at 2:00 PM.
Special Event: Screening of Magnus — Lewis Chess Legends We are delighted to present a special screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Magnus.
12/08/2024
Lecture on the Lewis Chess Pieces at the Archbishop's Palace from 14:00.
Free entry, welcome!
11/08/2024
Follow round 6 of Lewis Chess Legends. As always with WGM/IM Irene Sukander as your host.
Lewis Chess Legends R6 w/ IM Irene Sukandar! | lichess.org Watch the Lewis Chess Legends tournament with !Watch the PGN broadcast here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/lewis-chess-legends-2024/nezf5bn1Fol...
10/08/2024
𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳 + 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟒 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Check out the results from the blitz chess tournament, Berserker Blitz, as well as the results from the main tournament after round 4.
Photecredit: FotoKnoff | Sven-Erik Knoff
Standings + Berserker Blitz — Lewis Chess Legends Results from the Berserker Blitz and the main tournament after round 4.
09/08/2024
Simultaneous Chess for Girls and Women against IM & WGM Irine Kharisma Sukandar
Join us!
Simultaneous Chess — Lewis Chess Legends Simultaneous Chess for Girls and Women against IM & WGM Irine Kharisma Sukandar.
09/08/2024
𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳
9 rounds FIDE-rated Blitz 3 minutes + 2 seconds starting at 12:00 PM, with registration online or in person before 11:00 AM.
https://tournamentservice.com/invitation.aspx?TID=BerserkerBlitz2024-HellSjakklubb&lang=en-GB
It is still possible to sign up for those who want to meet international stars in blitz chess and/or want to compete for great prizes!
09/08/2024
Phoebe Witte with commented games from all rounds + side events
https://www.twitch.tv/phoebewitte/video/2219036093?filter=all&sort=