A groundbreaking FIDE-approved format, developed by Norway Chess. The Total Chess World Championship Tour brings together the best players across three disciplines — Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz — to crown the FIDE World Combined Champion, the most complete and versatile chess player in the world. The Total Chess World Championship Tour will officially launch in Q1 of 2027.
Read the full press release: 15.10.2025: Norway Chess Launches New World Championship Format — Approved by FIDE
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The Total Chess World Championship Tour is developed, owned and operated by Norway Chess, one of the world’s most innovative elite tournaments.
By introducing the Armageddon format and developing the Game Theory Corner, Norway Chess has changed the way chess is played, experienced, and broadcast to the world.
Now, with Total Chess, the next step begins — transforming how the world’s best compete for the most versatile title in chess.
The Total Chess World Championship Tour introduces a new era for the game — a global world championship that crowns the most versatile player across all time controls. The innovative structure combines Fast Classical, Rapid, and Blitz in one global tour — with events held across four cities and qualification through both ranking and competition.
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We are currently seeking sponsors, investors, host cities, and media partners for the 2026 pilot and the inaugural 2027 season. If you’re ready to help shape the future of the sport, we’d love to start a conversation.
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