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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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Pilot EventIn progress
Total Chess Pilot 2026
Three Disciplines. One Crown.
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Latest results
- Group A · Round 1 · Game 2White: Jan-Krzysztof DudaBlack: Andrew HongGame page: Result: 1-0
- Group B · Round 1 · Game 2White: Vincent KeymerBlack: Praggnanandhaa RameshbabuGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group C · Round 1 · Game 2White: Abhimanyu MishraBlack: Ian NepomniachtchiGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group D · Round 1 · Game 2White: Wesley SoBlack: Bibisara AssaubayevaGame page: Result: ½-½
- Group A · Round 1 · Game 2White: Levon AronianBlack: Jorden van ForeestGame page: Result: 0-1
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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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All you need to know | 24 players, 3 time controls, 1 winner (play video)
Total Chess Explained: The Pilot Format | 24 Players, 3 Time Controls, 1 Winner (play video)
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Total Chess Explained: The Time Controls | 24 Players, 1 Winner (play video)
Can anyone break Magnus Carlsen's 2882 ELO? (play video)
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Let the Games Begin! Technical Meeting, Opening Ceremony and Blitz
The event has officially begun! The spectacular opening ceremony marked the official start of the tournament. During the technical meeting, the groups were drawn, meaning we now know the match-ups for the days ahead. But before the fast classic games get underway, the players warmed up with a Swiss-system blitz tournament, which was won by one and only Magnus Carlsen.
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Unbeaten Carlsen Wins Opening Blitz as Total Chess Pilot Gets Underway in Budapest
The world's best opened the pilot with nine rounds of 3+2 blitz, the first of the three disciplines that will decide the most complete player in Budapest
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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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