# Carlsen to Headline Move Cup in Barcelona

> Magnus Carlsen leads new elite chess tournament in Barcelona with 300,000 Euro prize fund.
- Title: Carlsen to Headline Move Cup in Barcelona · Sportstar
- Summary: Magnus Carlsen leads new elite chess tournament in Barcelona with 300,000 Euro prize fund. Magnus Carlsen will headline the inaugural Move Cup chess…
- Keywords: magnus carlsen, move cup, barcelona, chess, rapid chess, move foundation, betby, prize fund, charity, sports, Carlsen, Headline
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/chess/move-cup-new-chess-tournament-magnus-carlsen-barcelona-details/article71607701.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:16:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: magnus carlsen, move cup, barcelona, chess, rapid chess, move foundation, betby, prize fund, charity, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.