Erling Haaland backs new global chess championship tour
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has invested in a new global chess tour, aiming to raise the sport’s profile and commercial reach. The initiative, led by Norway Chess, will introduce the Total Chess World Championship Tour, featuring tournaments in various cities worldwide. The project is supported by the International Chess Federation and promises substantial prize pools to attract top talent. Haaland believes the tour can make chess more popular among global audiences.
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- Erling Haaland is investing in the Norway Chess organisation’s new global tour.
- The Total Chess World Championship Tour will include four annual tournaments across different cities.
- The tour will crown an overall champion based on classical, rapid, and blitz chess formats.
- The International Chess Federation supports the initiative, calling it a major development for the sport.
- Each season will have a minimum prize pool of $2.7 million, aiming to draw top players and boost chess’s global appeal.
