"You have to think quickly, trust your instincts and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything. 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."
"Chess was described as an incredible game that sharpens your mind, similar to football in its cognitive demands. The tournament structure includes four annual events across different cities with world champions crowned in three disciplines: fast classic, rapid, and blitz chess, supported by FIDE."
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become an investor in Norway Chess, backing the launch of the Total Chess World Championship Tour beginning next year. The tour will feature four tournaments annually held in different cities, crowning world champions across fast classic, rapid, and blitz chess formats. Supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), a pilot tournament is scheduled for autumn. Each season offers a minimum prize pool of $2.7 million. Haaland compares chess to football, noting both sharpen the mind and require quick thinking, instinct, and strategic planning. He believes the tour will elevate chess as a spectator sport globally.
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