About Sjakkrating.no
Built by chess people, for chess people
We combine deep chess expertise with modern technology to make ratings accessible to everyone in Norwegian chess.
Rooted in the chess community
We know the chess community from the inside. Our founders have experience as international chess arbiters, tournament directors, federation board members, and active players. Sjakkrating.no is built on real needs from players and clubs.
Focus on user experience
We are building Sjakkrating as a modern, easily accessible service where usability and clarity are at the core. The goal is that everyone can easily find what they need.
The founders
The team behind Sjakkrating.no
Kristoffer Gressli
Chess, communication and governance
Kristoffer is a central figure in Norwegian chess. As an NRK chess expert, founder of Sjakkhuset, and manager of The Good Knight, he combines broad chess expertise with communications and event management experience.
- NRK chess expert (World Rapid & Blitz Championship)
- Manager, The Good Knight — chess bar in Oslo
- Founder and CEO, Sjakkhuset AS
- International Arbiter (FIDE)
- Communications advisor, Norwegian Chess Federation
- Tournament director, incl. Norway Chess Open
Eyvind Larre
Chess, technology and product leadership
Eyvind has extensive experience in technology, product and leadership roles across Norwegian tech and media companies. He has also served on the boards of the Norwegian Chess Federation and the Norwegian Youth Chess Federation, combining technology with a deep knowledge of Norwegian chess.
- Extensive experience in Norwegian tech and media
- Leadership roles across multiple tech and media companies
- Former board member, Norwegian Chess Federation
- Former chair, Norwegian Youth Chess Federation
- Co-owner, The Good Knight — chess bar in Oslo
- FIDE-rated chess player
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