Twitter: „Agdestein is the third player that withdraws from the Elite group of the Norwegian Championship, that begins July 5th. Previously GM Torbjørn R. Hansen has withdrawn, so did @atle_gr. All cite the controversy around the potential deal by the federation.“
„The congress of the Norwegian Chess Federation just turned down a deal with Malta based gambling giant Kindred Group worth NOK 50 million - against the World Champion's wish. 132 delegates against - 44 for.“