Magnus Carlsen backs controversial Total Chess World Championship Tour, FIDE chief drops verdict

The tour will consist of 24 players, with some qualifying through rating and the remaining through eligible tournaments.

Magnus Carlsen backs controversial ‘Total Chess World Championship Tour’ amid backlash from top players: ‘Magnus Tour is back’

Magnus Carlsen has backed the new Total Chess World Championship Tour, which has sparked a storm in the chess world, with top ...
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Combined World Chess Championship green-lighted

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) approved a new global competition that will include three formats and four events ...

Exclusive | No women's edition? No freestyle? Will old Norway Chess go on?: Total Chess World Championship Tour explained

FIDE has approved the \"Total Chess World Championship Tour,\" a new format by Norway Chess, combining Fast Classical, Rapid, ...

12-year-old Chess sensation Faustino Oro wins Prodigy U21 title at GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round

In a thrilling finale, the talented Oro defeated Indian GM Pranav Anand to win the Prodigy U21 title at GCL Contenders 2025 ...

12-year-old sensation Faustino Oro, GM Jose Martinez, IM Mai Narva crowned inaugural GCL Contenders Champions

Argentina's 12-year-old sensation Faustino Oro, fondly known as the "Messi of Chess," has emerged victorious in the Prodigy (U21) category of the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round, ...