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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.
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Latest news, press releases, and features from the Total Chess World Championship Tour.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Total Chess World Championship Tour Explained
What if there were one title to decide the world's most complete chess player? Here's how the Total Chess World Championship Tour works.
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Norway Chess Launches New World Championship — Approved by FIDE
A new World Championship format in chess has received official approval from FIDE. The Total Chess World Championship Tour, organized by Norway Chess, will crown a combined champion across Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz.
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