Erling Haaland invests in Norway Chess to launch Total Chess World Championship Tour

Football star Erling Haaland has become a strategic investor in Norway Chess and its new Total Chess World Championship Tour. The planned circuit will feature four tournaments each season across fast classical, rapid and blitz formats, aiming to crown a combined world champion. A pilot event is scheduled for autumn 2026, with the full tour expected to launch in 2027. | Photo: FIDE