Exciting Announcement: 2025 Champions Chess Tour Kicks Off with Chessable Masters!

The 2025 Champions Chess Tour is set to kick off with the Chessable Masters, starting on February 16. This online event will feature a $150,000 prize fund and marks the first of two events on the Tour this year.

What makes this year’s Tour even more exciting is the added pressure for players to accumulate points and secure a spot in the top-12 of the CCT Leaderboard. This will give them a chance to compete in the Esports World Cup, where a massive $1,500,000 prize fund awaits the participants.

Fans can also expect a change in the format of the online events, with games now featuring a faster 10+0 time control. This adjustment is sure to bring more time-trouble drama and swindles to the games, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Among the confirmed players for the Chessable Masters are five-time Tour Champion Magnus Carlsen and world number-three Hikaru Nakamura. Other notable players include Ian Nepomniachtchi and Wesley So, adding to the excitement of the event.

Chess enthusiasts can follow all the action on Chess.com’s Twitch and YouTube channels, with expert commentary from GMs Daniel Naroditsky, David Howell, IM Tania Sachdev, and more. Who will come out on top in this year’s Champions Chess Tour? Share your predictions in the comments below!