Frode Urkedal pulls clear at Landsturneringen 2026 Elite

GM Frode Urkedal is pulling away at Landsturneringen 2026 | Elite, the Norwegian Championship Elite event in Kristiansund.

After a round-five win over GM Simen Agdestein, Urkedal moved to 4.5/5. The closest chasers are GM Aksel Bu Kvaløy and GM Jon Ludvig Hammer on 3.5, with several players still in range behind them.

National championship standings can shift quickly in the middle rounds, especially when the chase group is still close enough to pressure the leader.