The 2024 Norway Chess Tournament made a significant move towards equality by offering equal prize funds for both the Open and Women’s events.
The winners were Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun respectively, both earning the same prize for their achievements.
Organizers have pledged to continue this progressive approach for the 2025 edition, reaffirming their commitment to promoting equality in chess.
We recognize that true change requires consistency and dedication ✊🏽 That’s why we’re proud to share our continued commitment to gender equality in chess as we head into 2025!
Following the success of our groundbreaking 2024 edition, the Norway Chess Women tournament will return alongside the main event—with an equal prize fund 🤵🏽♀️🤵🏻♂️.
💬 Benedicte Westre Skog emphasizes the importance of keeping this commitment strong: “For us, having a women’s tournament isn’t just a one-time thing. We don’t want a ‘historic women’s tournament with equal prize money’ and then it’s gone the next year. It’s crucial for us to ensure that this happens again.”