Bjorn Tore Elvevold (Trondheim, NOR) finished 0-3 in the 16-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Elvevold lost 10-2 to Gaute Nepstad (Trondheim, NOR), droppimg another game, 9-2 to Bent Anund Ramsfjell (Jar, NOR). Elvevold lost 12-2 to Steffen Walstad (Oppdal, NOR) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. Elvevold move up 7 spots after posting a net gain of -0.051 points improving upon their best 8 results so far this season, ranking 591st overall with 0.000 total points on the World Ranking Standings. Elvevold ranks 663rd overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with 0.000 points earned so far this season.