The pieces are set. The clock is ticking. And a new chapter in elite chess is on the horizon.
This short film offers an early glimpse into the atmosphere and ambition behind the Total Chess World Championship Tour, a new global stage built for the highest level of competition, with every move under the spotlight.
The journey begins with a pilot event, October 3–15, 2026, and continues with the inaugural Total Chess World Championship Tour launching in 2027. Until then, consider this your teaser: the calm before the storm, and the first look at what’s coming.