Norway Chess Women 2024 R1: Humpy makes a winning start
The first round of the inaugural Norway Chess Women 2024 also witnessed three Armageddons, just like the Open section. R Vaishali drew her first Classical rated game against the reigning Women's World Champion - Wenjun Ju (CHN). However, she lost Armageddon. Koneru Humpy drew both her Classical and Armageddon games against Pia Cramling (SWE). Humpy having the black pieces, allowed her to win the match. Anna Muzychuk (UKR) drew the Classical against Tingjie Lei (CHN). However, she lost Armageddon, resulting in the Chinese winning the match. Round 2 pairings: Vaishali vs Humpy, Tingjie vs Pia and Wenjun vs Anna. Round 2 starts today from 5 p.m. CET, 8:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Norway Chess/Stev Bonhage
Armageddon decides all games in Women too
Wenjun - Vaishali: 1.5-1
The first-ever classical rated game between the reigning Women's World Champion - Wenjun Ju (CHN, 2559) and R Vaishali (2489) ended in a draw. Vaishali lost the Armageddon and the match.
Anna - Tingjie: 1-1.5
Anna Muzychuk (UKR, 2505) is yet to beat Tingjie Lei (CHN, 2548) in a Classical rated game. That remained unchanged as they drew their Classical battle. Tingjie won the Armageddon to win the match 1-1.5
Pia - Humpy: 1-1.5
Koneru Humpy (2545) has not lost a rated game against Pia Cramling (SWE, 2449) in over a decade. That remained unchanged yesterday. Humpy salvaged a half point from a worse position against the Swedish legend. Humpy drew the Armageddon with the black pieces to win the match 1-1.5
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Format
6 players will take part in the Tournament.
The Tournament is a double-round event with Armageddon.
The Tournament consists of 10 rounds.
Time Control
Each player will have 120 minutes on the clock with an increment of 10 seconds starting from move 41. The time control for the Armageddon game: white has 10 minutes and black has 7 minutes with an increment for both players of 1 second per move, starting from move 41.
Draw by Mutual Agreement
Players are not allowed to agree to a draw until at least 30 moves have been made by each player. This rule does not apply to Armageddon games.
Armageddon
If the classical game is drawn, an Armageddon game will be played. It shall start within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the classical game. The player with White pieces will continue with White in Armageddon. If the Armageddon game is drawn, black will win.
Points
Players will get the following points per round:
Win in the classical game: 3 points
Loss in the classical game: 0 points
Draw in the classical game & win Armageddon: 1½ points
Draw in the classical game & loss Armageddon: 1 point
Schedule
From 27th May to 7th June, every day game starts at 5 p.m. local time and 8:30 p.m. IST. Rest days are on Friday 31st May and Wednesday 5th June.
Prize money
Prize Money The total prize fund of the Tournament is 1690000 NOK. Distribution of Prize money occurs as followed:
1st - NOK 700000
2nd - NOK 350000
3rd - NOK 200000
4th - NOK 170000
5th - NOK 150000
6th - NOK 120000
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SR-Bank in Stavanger City.
Address: Christen Tranes Gate 35, 4007 Stavanger
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Ticket prices per day:
Adults: 200 NOK
Children: 100 NOK
Family: 400 NOK
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