Carlsen set to headline new elite chess event in Barcelona

Magnus Carlsen, ranked World No. 1, will headline the inaugural Move Cup, a rapid chess tournament scheduled for Barcelona on January 19 and 20. The two-day competition will place the leading player at the centre of the event’s first edition while introducing a new rapid chess fixture to the tournament calendar.

Rapid chess debut

The Move Cup has been confirmed as a rapid chess event, with its inaugural edition scheduled to take place over the January 19 and 20 dates. Carlsen’s confirmed participation and status as the World No. 1 give the launch an immediate high profile, providing a clear focal point for attention.

Source

This report is based on information published by Sportstar (The Hindu) — Chess.

Official source: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/move-cup-new-chess-tournament-magnus-carlsen-barcelona-details/article71607701.ece