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Carlsen to Headline Move Cup in Barcelona
Magnus Carlsen leads new elite chess tournament in Barcelona with 300,000 Euro prize fund.
In brief
Magnus Carlsen leads new elite chess tournament in Barcelona with 300,000 Euro prize fund. Magnus Carlsen will headline the inaugural Move Cup chess tournament in Barcelona on January 19-20, 2027, featuring a 300,000 Euro prize fund matched by charity. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Inaugural Move Cup
The Move Cup, a new elite chess tournament, will be held in Barcelona on January 19 and 20, 2027.
300,000 Euro Prize Fund
The tournament carries a 300,000 Euro prize fund, matched by the same amount for charity by the Move Foundation.
Carlsen's Involvement
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will headline the field of eight players in rapid chess format.
The headline
Magnus Carlsen will headline the inaugural Move Cup chess tournament in Barcelona on January 19-20, 2027, featuring a 300,000 Euro prize fund matched by charity.
