Open for all levels.
Blitz tournament.
Electronic music.
Lounge atmosphere.
WHEN
Saturday, May 30th | 16:00–00:00
Tournament start: 17:00
FORMAT
8 rounds — 5 min + 2sec
RATING
OPEN (0-2999)
DJ CHESSMAUS
17:00-22:00 — Groovy/Organic House
The fifth and final tournament of the spring series happens Saturday, May 30th at Trondheim Spektrum.
The main tournament runs from 17:00–21:00, followed by a one-hour Bullet stage competition from 21:00–22:00, where players rotate in a “winner stays on” format. The player with the most wins at the end takes home the prize.
The main tournament prize pool also increases for the season finale, with 1300 NOK going to the tournament winner.
After that, the night continues until midnight with music, casual games, drinks, social chess and good people.
Our host Ingrid returns for the final night, and interviews will also be back throughout the evening — so if you want to be interviewed, just let us know.
We’ll also be sharing a small look into the future of FUZZSJAKK — including parts of the app and some of the new features planned for next year.
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THE SERIES SO FAR
So far, the 2025 FUZZ BLITZ LOUNGE series has brought together four tournaments at Trondheim Spektrum:
January 30
February 27
March 27
April 17
Together, they’ve brought in 163 total entries, with attendance growing steadily throughout the semester and peaking in April with 52 players — the biggest turnout of the year so far.
These nights have become something we really look forward to.
Good people, good chess, music, drinks and a genuinely nice atmosphere at Spektrum every month.
And on May 30th, we do it one final time before summer.
1. Mats Eide’s perfect March run
March belonged to Mats Eide.
He went 8 out of 8, won the tournament in dominant fashion, and then closed the night by defeating Truls Dybvik in the final on the large 3D board. It was one of those performances that never really looked in doubt.
A perfect score. A clean statement. One of the defining tournament wins of the year.
2. FM Gunnar Lund’s flawless April masterclass
In April, FM Gunnar Lund (2819) raised the level of the room.
He delivered another perfect 8/8, then won the final on the large board against Fredrik Lunde, making it three tournament wins in just five FUZZSJAKK appearances.
Some wins are dramatic. This one was simply class.
3. Fredrik Lunde’s graduation to Expert
If one player has embodied progression this semester, it might be Fredrik Lunde.
A regular since the early days, Fredrik delivered the strongest tournament of his FUZZSJAKK career in April with 7/8, losing only to Gunnar Lund. His +54 rating gain pushed him from 1593 to 1647, officially moving him into the Expert class.
He also claimed the Challenger title for the fourth time.
This was not just another strong result.
It felt like a breakthrough.
4. Jesper Sira’s February title
February gave us Jesper Sira’s first FUZZ BLITZ LOUNGE title.
He finished with 7 points, took the overall win, and confirmed what many had already started to feel: Jesper is no longer just a promising player in the field — he is one of the names shaping the top of it.
Since then, he has stayed there.
5. Leonard Frost’s April breakout
One of the best stories of the entire year came from Leonard Frost.
Eleven months after first showing up at the 3-year anniversary event, Leonard returned in April and exploded into the top of the standings. With a rating of 800, he scored 6/8, finished 4th overall out of 52, and won the Beginner class.
His only losses came against the tournament’s top two.
That is how quickly things can change.
6. Iver Flem’s rise
If there is one player whose name has started to feel more and more important this year, it is Iver Flem.
In March, he finished 4th overall and delivered one of the strongest rating jumps of the tournament. In April, he produced what may be the game of the year so far, defeating Magnus Bru (1324) despite entering the event with a rating of 702.
Iver is becoming one of the most exciting developing players in the field.
7. Daniel Andre Edvardsen’s emergence
March also gave us a strong run from Daniel Andre Edvardsen, who scored 5/8 and showed that he is much more than a newcomer story.
He has quickly become one of those players who make the room more interesting — active, ambitious, improving, and always worth following.
8. The Reissmann duel
April gave us one of the most memorable moments of the season.
Nico Reissmann returned for his second FUZZSJAKK tournament — this time with his 6-year-old son Daniel Reissmann.
Already in Round 2, they were paired against each other.
Daniel won.
Not only that — he also finished above his father in the standings, ending on 5 points while Nico scored 4.5. Daniel even went home with a new chess clock as the best 6-year-old in the tournament.
This is exactly the kind of moment you cannot manufacture.
9. April’s record turnout
By the time April arrived, it was clear the series had momentum.
With 52 participants, the April edition became the largest event of the year so far and the sixth biggest FUZZSJAKK tournament since 2022, excluding the ChessRave tournaments.
That matters — not just because of the number itself, but because of what it says about where the series is going.
10. The room itself
Some highlights are not single games or results.
Some are the room.
The lights at Spektrum. The pints on the tables. The social flow between rounds. The sound of Cut Corners in the background. People hanging around after games. New players relaxing into the atmosphere. Old faces reconnecting.
That is not a side detail.
That is the point.
WHY THIS SERIES HAS WORKED
There is something about these nights at Spektrum that just feels right.
That is probably the simplest way to say it.
For us, the value of these evenings has never only been the tournament itself. It is also the social side. Meeting people you have not seen in a while. Gathering good people in one room. Seeing friends, regulars, students, new players, club players and complete beginners all become part of the same atmosphere.
That social input matters more than people think.
And maybe that is why this series has worked so well so far.
Because the chess has been strong — but the room has been stronger.
The tournament is played individually, and everyone competes in the same event.
However, prizes are awarded in multiple categories, so you don’t need to win the entire tournament to win something.
We award prizes to:
TOP 2
Overall winners of the tournament
BEST CHALLENGER
(rating 1000–1599)
BEST BEGINNER
(rating 0–999)
BEST FEMALE PLAYER
This means:
Beginners and new players compete on their own level
Lower-rated players have real chances to win prizes
Couples have an extra prize to play for, without changing how the tournament is played
We use our own web app, FUZZBETA, to run our tournaments.
This is where pairings, rounds, and results are handled. The platform is free to use.
If you have participated in FUZZSJAKK in 2025, you already have a user account.
If you can’t find it, contact us at mikael@fuzzsjakk.no and we’ll help you.
If you don’t have an account, simply create one at www.fuzzbeta.no.
Once you have a user:
Sign up for the tournament in FUZZBETA
Buy a ticket on Tikkio (unless you play for free)
Show up at the venue
In FUZZBETA, you can:
Follow pairings and table assignments
See results and standings live throughout the tournament
If you have a Chess.com or Lichess rating, enter it when buying your ticket.
Not sure about your rating?
Just show up — we’ll help you on site.
Playing for free (e.g. under 400 rating)?
Your rating will be registered when you arrive.
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the start.
The tournament is played physically, but managed digitally through FUZZBETA.
We take care of the flow so you can focus on playing — with a DJ, food and drinks at the bar, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere throughout the event.
