"Chess is an incredible game. It sharpens your mind, and there are clear similarities to football. You have to think quickly, trust your instincts, and think several moves ahead."
"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. The team behind Norway Chess has already done an impressive job growing the event."
"The format, which has the backing of Fide, chess's governing body, consists of four tournaments each year, hosted by four cities, and will crown a combined world champion across three disciplines—fast classic, rapid, and blitz chess."
Erling Haaland has become a significant investor in the Total Chess World Championship Tour, a new championship format featuring fellow Norwegian Magnus Carlsen. The investment was finalized before Manchester City's match at West Ham, with Haaland joining Norwegian businessman Morten Borge to form Chess Mates, a major owner of Norway Chess. The tour will feature an annual prize pool of $2.7 million across four tournaments hosted in different cities annually, crowning champions in fast classic, rapid, and blitz chess disciplines. Haaland aims to make chess more spectator-friendly and accessible globally. The format has backing from Fide, chess's governing body, with a pilot tournament planned for autumn 2026 and full championship season in 2027. Chess has gained popularity among Premier League players including Mohamed Salah and Eberechi Eze.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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