Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast EP 169 | Total Chess World Championship Tour
Oct 19, 2025
The hosts dive into Norway Chess's ambitious Total Chess World Championship Tour, examining its innovative fast classical format and prize fund controversies. They discuss Magnus Carlsen's possible central role and how this new tour compares to St. Louis Chess Club's traditional model. The team tackles the legitimacy of fast classical ratings and the confusion it brings for fans. Lastly, they explore the growing competition between classical, freestyle, and online chess, warning of a battle over the soul of chess.
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Norway Chess Pushes 'Total Chess' Vision
- Norway Chess is pushing a
Mixing Blitz, Rapid And Fast Classical
- The proposed tour mixes blitz, rapid, and a new "fast classical" time control instead of traditional classical chess.
Norway Chess Vs. St. Louis Comparison
- Norway Chess acts like St. Louis Chess Club but with an experimental, Magnus-centric agenda.