The Total Chess World Championship Tour is FIDE’s newest world title concept, combining fast classical, rapid, and blitz into a single championship, but its qualification system has already sparked major debate. In this video, we break down how players qualify for the Total Chess World Championship, why ratings dominate the selection process, how rapid and blitz champions are rewarded, and whether this system truly reflects the idea of a “total chess player.” With confirmed spots for world champions like Gukesh Dommaraju and Ju Wenjun, heavy reliance on classical ratings, and limited places from faster formats, this format raises serious questions about fairness, legitimacy, and the future of world championship chess.

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