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Martirosyan Defeats Carlsen on Day Three in Budapest
Caruana extends his lead and Vachier-Lagrave moves clear
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Pilot EventIn progress
Total Chess Pilot 2026
Three Disciplines. One Crown.
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- Group A · Round 3 · Game 2White: Levon AronianBlack: Jan-Krzysztof DudaGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group B · Round 3 · Game 2White: Fabiano CaruanaBlack: Vincent KeymerGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group C · Round 3 · Game 2White: Shakhriyar MamedyarovBlack: Abhimanyu MishraGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group D · Round 3 · Game 2White: Arjun ErigaisiBlack: Wesley SoGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group A · Round 3 · Game 2White: Alireza FirouzjaBlack: Andrew HongGame page: Result: 1-0
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10–20 November at the Anantara New York Palace, Budapest. Only 200 spots per day. Total Chess merch is available in our webshop.
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Caruana and Niemann Score Double Wins on Day Two in Budapest
Thirteen decisive games mark the second Fast Classic day as Assaubayeva defeats Erigaisi
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Firouzja, Caruana, Nepomniachtchi and Vachier-Lagrave Lead After Opening Fast Classic Day in Budapest
Ten decisive games mark the start of the Total Chess round-robin group stage
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A new era in chess
The world’s best players.
Three ways to prove it.
The Total Chess World Championship Tour is a new world championship founded 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.
The official pilot of the Total Chess World Championship Tour will take place from 10–20 November 2026 at Anantara New York Palace Hotel in Budapest. The full tour will take place in 2027 and will unite Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess in a single competitive journey — spanning multiple cities and continents.
World Reactions
“I’m investing in Norway Chess because I believe the new Total Chess World Championship Tour can turn chess into an even bigger sport for spectators around the world.”
Erling Haaland
World-Famous Footballer and Investor in Norway Chess AS
“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
“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
“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
“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
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