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