This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.

The five-tournament series will unfold through the year, with Paris, New York, New Delhi and Cape Town being the other four host cities. It will end with the final competition from December 5 to 12

The long-standing feud between Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen escalated once again, as the American Grandmaster launched a personal attack on the Norwegian chess icon via social media.

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.

Magnus Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, is among the greatest chess players of all time.

Hans Niemann continued his war against Magnus Carlsen in a personal attack towards the Norwegian on social media.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) issued a comprehensive statement on Monday following the news that no agreement had been reached between FIDE and Freestyle Chess over the use of the “World Championship.