Barcelona to Host MOVE Cup Chess Tournament

The MOVE Cup, an elite chess tournament featuring top grandmasters, will take place in Barcelona from January 19-20, 2027, with a charity focus.

Barcelona will host the MOVE Cup, a new elite chess tournament, from January 19 to 20, 2027, with a charity event scheduled for January 18, 2027. The announcement was made during a press conference in the city on October 20, 2026.

The tournament, which features a prize fund of 300,000 EUR, aims to support chess development and mental health research through the MOVE Foundation. Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top grandmaster, is the first player confirmed for the event, with additional participants to be announced in the coming weeks.

The MOVE Cup will utilize a rapid chess format, designed for both live audiences and online viewers, with live commentary and score updates available. The event will culminate in a knockout final and trophy ceremony, emphasizing its charitable goals and commitment to fostering young talent in chess.

Barcelona to Host MOVE Cup Chess Tournament

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