Overview
- Norway Chess says the tour will feature 24 players, with some qualifying by rating and others through designated events.
- The combined title will be decided across fast classical, rapid and blitz, with fast classical set at 45 minutes plus a 30‑second increment and counted for classical rating.
- Organizers outline three events with $750,000 prize funds and a four‑player final offering $450,000 to determine the FIDE World Combined Champion.
- FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich confirmed the project has been in development since spring 2025 and said the classical crown remains the premier title.
- Media reports indicate two spots from the tour could feed into the Candidates, though specific qualification mechanics remain to be finalized as players debate the overhaul.