Nordic Championship 2014

Bergen Go Club welcomes everyone to the 2014 edition of the Nordic Championships, set to take place from 18 to 20 April, 2014. This is the first time the tournament will be held in Bergen, which is the second largest city in Norway. Our venue is at the Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen. The building is located at Allègaten 55 (Bjørn Trumpys hus). Although everyone can participate in the tournament, only players who are citizens of a Nordic country are eligible for the title of Nordic Champion.

Rules

Tournament system: 6 rounds MacMahon with 6.5 points komi.
Time limits: 80 minutes per player, followed by Canadian byo-yomi (15 stones in 5 minutes).
Registration fee: 250 NOK (150 NOK for students and pensioners).

Schedule

Friday, 18 April

  • 10:30 Registration
  • 11:15 Opening ceremony
  • 11:30 Round 1
  • 15:30 Round 2

Saturday, 19 April

  • 10:00 Round 3
  • 14:00 Round 4

Sunday, 20 April

  • 09:30 Round 5
  • 13:30 Round 6

The prize giving ceremony will commence right after end of 6th round.

We are open to starting the final round earlier than scheduled if some of the players need to finish early in order to make their departure home.

Accommodation

Private accommodation will be arranged for as many players as possible upon request. First applicants will be first served. All available spaces have been allocated for now, but can find some suggestions for hotels and hostels listed below.

Hotels in the Bergen Area

Affordable Alternatives

Registration

Sign up by filling out the registration form or contact one of the people listed below.

A preliminary list of registered players is available.

Contact information