No, it is not Topalov versus Kramnik. But it is also very exciting! It’s Magnus Carlsen vs. Simen Agdestein for the Norwegian Championship title!
Agdestein is a 7 time Norwegian champion! Carlsen is seeking his first of no doubt many.
It will be a two game match from September 19 to 20, 2006 (11 am start) with a rapid playoff to follow if the match is tied.
Here is the official website.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Here’s a couple of live links:
http://pub.tv2.no/nettavisen/sjakk/article741983.ece
http://www.live.sjakk.net/2006/Stikkamp-NM/
This match will be filled with excitement!
the first game was a draw.
Magnus was white in game 1.
Tomorrow’s game begins at 5 am New York City time.
if game 2 is a draw then they will play 2 games of 25 minutes after the long game on the same day. so this could add at least 2 more hours after the regular game.