The Dojo crew debates Norway Chess’s new “Total Chess World Championship Tour,” comparing it to past innovations, Magnus Carlsen’s influence, FIDE’s involvement, and the growing clash between classical, freestyle, and online chess circuits.

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00:00 Introduction to the Total Chess World Championship Tour

03:20 Norway Chess vs. St. Louis Chess Club

07:10 Format Innovations and Fast Classical Debate

17:00 Magnus, Freestyle Chess, and Competing Circuits

23:30 FIDE, Chess.com, and the Future of World Titles