25th Nordic Chess Championship (play-off) :: Reykjavik 1956

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Match results

pos. name Flag 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 pts + = -
1. IM Larsen, Bent DEN 1 0 1 ½ 1 0 0 1 4½ 4 1 3
2. Ólafsson, Friðrik ISL 0 1 0 ½ 0 1 1 0 3½ 3 1 4

Both players shared first place in the 1955 Nordic Chess Championship, so a play-off was necessary.





Information

25th Nordic Chess Championship (play-off)
Dates: 17th January - 1st February 1956
City: Reykjavik (Iceland)
Venue: Sjómannaskólanum, Háteigsveig
Organizers: Mr. Áki Pétursson (ISL)
Tournament Director: Mr. Jón Einarsson (ISL)
Chief Arbiter:
Time control:
Website: chessgames.com (excellent coverage!)
PGN game file: nordic-1955playoff.pgn