“Chess at its best is about the entire range, the ability to think deeply, and then switch gears at an instant.”
Viswanathan Anand
Five-time World Chess Champion and Deputy President of FIDE
Coming Soon
Three Disciplines.
One Crown.
Founded by
Press Release
Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch the new Total Chess World Championship Tour
Football superstar Erling Haaland is investing in Norway Chess and its new tour format, the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Haaland has ambitious plans to contribute to make chess a broader and more spectator-friendly sport.
A new era in chess
The world’s best players.
Three ways to prove it.
The Total Chess World Championship Tour is a groundbreaking world championship created by Norway Chess and approved by FIDE. For the first time, the world’s top players will compete across three chess disciplines to determine the combined champion.
Launching in 2027, the tour will unite Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess in a single competitive journey — spanning multiple cities and continents.
World Reactions
“This seems like a well-thought-out step to further develop chess. Bringing multiple formats together under a single title will provide a more complete view.”
Magnus Carlsen
Five-time World Chess Champion
“It’s a great pleasure to share this exciting moment as we witness the launch of a groundbreaking chess tour with innovative rules.”
Wei Yi
Chinese Grandmaster
“The Total Chess World Championship Tour is a brand-new competition similar to the triathlon in athletics. I hope to participate in this event and compete for the new championship title!”
Ding Liren
World Chess Champion
Latest
News
press release
Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch the new Total Chess World Championship Tour
Football superstar Erling Haaland is investing in Norway Chess and its new tour format, the Total Chess World Championship Tour. Haaland has ambitious plans to contribute to make chess a broader and more spectator-friendly sport.
Total Chess Press3m
newsannouncement
A First Look at What's Coming
The pieces are set. The clock is ticking. A short film offering an early glimpse into the atmosphere and ambition behind the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
T
Total Chess Press1m
press releaseFIDEPlayers
Sixteen Players Earn the Right to Compete in Total Chess Pilot Event
FIDE and Norway Chess announce the first 16 players who have earned the right to compete in the 2026 Total Chess pilot tournament, including Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, and Hikaru Nakamura.
T
Total Chess Press2m
newsBehind the Scenes
A Productive Week in India for the Total Chess Team
Members of the Total Chess team visited India for a series of meetings and conversations about the future of chess and potential host locations.
T
Total Chess Press1m
press releaseFIDEQualification
Qualification for Total Chess World Championship Tour
FIDE and Norway Chess have finalized qualification pathways for the Total Chess Tour 2026 pilot event, spanning Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz formats.
T
Total Chess Press1m
newsBehind the Scenes
A Productive Week for Total Chess and Norway Chess Planning
Our team came together for a two-day workshop to work on the identity and direction of the Total Chess World Championship Tour, and to plan the autumn 2026 pilot tournament.
T
Total Chess Press1m
Stay updated
Be the first to know
Subscribe for tournament announcements, player news, and exclusive updates from the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.