Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Magnus Carlsen to Compete in FIDE's New Chess Tour
Magnus Carlsen, the world number one chess player, will compete in a new chess tournament called the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
This tournament will take place in Budapest from November 10-21 and will include different types of chess games like blitz, rapid, and fast classic.
The results from all these games will decide the overall champion.
This event is a test run for a bigger tournament that will start in March 2027 and will have four events each year in different cities around the world.
The goal is to make chess more popular and attract more people to watch and play the game.
The tournament has also gotten support from famous people like Erling Haaland and Johannes Klaebo.
Magnus Carlsen will compete in the pilot event of the FIDE-approved Total Chess World Championship Tour in Budapest from November 10-21.
The tournament will feature blitz, rapid, and fast classic chess formats, with combined results determining the overall champion.
The pilot event is a precursor to the inaugural global season, scheduled to commence in March 2027, with four annual events worldwide.
The tour aims to attract new audiences, commercial partners, and greater media interest to expand chess globally.
The Total Chess World Championship Tour has secured significant commercial backing, including investments from Erling Haaland and Johannes Klaebo.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen, FIDE, Total Chess, Erling Haaland, Johannes Klaebo
- What
- Pilot event of the FIDE-approved Total Chess World Championship Tour
- When
- November 10-21, 2023, with the inaugural global season starting in March 2027
- Where
- Budapest, Hungary, with future events in various cities worldwide
- Why
- To attract new audiences, commercial partners, and greater media interest to expand chess globally
Supporters of the Tour
Critics of the Tour
Commercial Backing
Supporters of the Tour
The tour has secured significant commercial backing, including investments from Erling Haaland and Johannes Klaebo, which will help expand chess globally.
Critics of the Tour
Some may argue that commercial backing could lead to conflicts of interest or prioritize profit over the integrity of the sport.
- Event Name
- Total Chess World Championship Tour
- Pilot Event Dates
- November 10-21, 2023
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Formats
- Blitz, Rapid, Fast Classic Chess
- Inaugural Global Season
- March 2027
- FIDE President
- Arkady Dvorkovich
- Total Chess CEO
- Kjell Madland
- Notable Investors
- Erling Haaland, Johannes Klaebo