Jon Ludvig Hammer wins Norwegian Championships

In early July, the Norwegian Chess Championships were held in Bergen. The Landsturneringen is a lively chess festival that features events not found at other national championships, such as bughouse chess and the chaotic team blitz known as “Team Talk Blitz.” Holger Blauhut reports. | Elite podium: IM/GM Aksel Bu Kvaløy (2nd), GM Jon Ludvig Hammer (1st), and GM Aryan Tari (3rd) | Photo: Anniken Vestby