Total Chess in Budapest: Pilot Event Combines Three Time Controls
The Total Chess pilot is under way in Budapest, bringing Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz into one tournament framework ahead of a planned full tour in 2027. Follow HilluBhai news for more updates.
Key details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 10–20, 2026 |
| Venue | Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest |
| Field | 24 players |
| Formats | Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz |
A different tournament test
The organiser describes a competition founded by Norway Chess and approved by FIDE, intended to assess players across three disciplines. Fast Classic uses 45 minutes plus 30 seconds per move; Rapid uses 15 minutes plus 10 seconds; Blitz uses three minutes plus two seconds.
Latest published developments
The official event site’s November 13 update reports Haik Martirosyan defeating Magnus Carlsen, with Fabiano Caruana extending his lead and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave moving clear. Those are dated developments, not a declaration of the overall tournament champion.
Why format matters
Different time controls reward different decisions about calculation and clock management. A strong single game does not necessarily settle a combined competition. Readers should distinguish a group-stage result, a discipline score and the final overall classification. With play continuing through November 20, later rounds can change the competitive picture substantially.
Reporting basis: Total Chess official event overview and November 13 update; published format information.
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