Norway Chess 2025

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/norway-chess-2025

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Norway Chess 2025?Stavanger, Norway
2. How many people live in Norway Chess 2025?Approximately 140,000 inhabitants in the municipality of Stavanger
3. How big is Norway Chess 2025?The municipality covers 288.5 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Norway Chess 2025?Norwegian (official), with English widely spoken in international contexts
5. Why was Stavanger chosen as the venue?Stavanger has modern buildings, beautiful nature, and a calm, cool climate that helps players focus.
6. Who were the main players in the tournament?The tournament featured top players like Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Arjun Erigaisi, and Wei Yi.

Classical Chess Encounter: A chess match played with standard time controls, allowing for deep strategic thinking and complex calculations.
Defending Champion: An athlete who won the previous iteration of a competition and is participating again to retain their title.
Elite Lineup: A selection of the very best and most skilled participants in a particular competition or field.
Chess Ecosystem: The interconnected network of players, tournaments, organizations, and resources that support the game of chess.