Reykjavík Open - Live!

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3/31/2026 – The Reykjavík Open is taking place from 25 to 31 March at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, once again bringing together a large international field for its traditional nine-round Swiss competition. Led by top seed Amin Tabatabaei and featuring a mix of experienced contenders - such as Vasyl Ivanchuk - and young stars, the event continues a tradition that dates back to Mikhail Tal's victory in the inaugural 1964 edition. | Follow the action live starting at 12.30 CET (6.30 ET, 16.00 IST) | Photo: Skáksamband Íslands
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Round 9

The Reykjavík Open is taking place from 25 to 31 March at the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in the Icelandic capital. The long-standing international tournament continues to attract a broad field of competitors, with 424 participants from 51 countries.

The open tournament follows a nine-round Swiss format with accelerated pairings. The time control is 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 15 minutes for the remainder of the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. Tiebreak criteria feature the number of games played, Buchholz Cut-1 and Buchholz. Players may request up to three half-point byes in rounds one to seven, provided the request is submitted in advance.

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