Norway Chess
Erling Haaland invests in new global chess tour
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become a strategic investor in an upcoming world chess championship tour. Through his company Chess Mates, he is backing Norway Chess, which owns the Total Chess World Championship Tour set to launch next year. The tour will feature four annual tournaments in different cities with a $2.7 million prize pool.
Erling Haaland's involvement has helped Norway Chess secure a $10 million funding round for its Total Chess project. The investment attracted other prominent Norwegian athletes and business leaders.
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Wesley So held his position atop the standings in the 2026 Norway Chess tournament after round seven in Oslo. Bibisara Assaubayeva widened her lead in the women's event with a classical victory.
Germany's top chess player, Vincent Keymer, has been announced as a participant for the 2026 Norway Chess tournament, joining Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. The event, set for May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, continues to build an elite field without including world champion D Gukesh. Keymer's rapid rise to world number four highlights his growing prominence in international chess.
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Germany's top chess player, Vincent Keymer, will make his first appearance at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament in 2026. The 20-year-old has risen rapidly in the rankings, reaching world number four after strong performances. He expressed excitement about competing against the elite field in Oslo.