FIDE Announces Total Chess World Championship Combining Three Formats
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced the Total Chess World Championship, a new competition combining classical, rapid, and blitz formats to crown the most complete player in both men's and women's categories. The inaugural event will take place in Budapest from November 10 to 21, featuring world number one Magnus Carlsen. This format will only have one edition; starting March 2027, it will become an annual circuit with four stages in different cities involving 24 players per category. FIDE states the tour aims to redefine elite competition by rewarding versatility and consistency. The project has financial backing from Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland and Olympic cross-country skiing champion Johannes Klaebo, and is sponsored by Norway Chess. Budapest was chosen due to Hungary's chess history and the legacy of Judit Polgar.
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