The Grand Chess Tour 2026 is a series of chess tournaments, which is the eleventh edition of the Grand Chess Tour. It consists of six tournaments with a total prize pool of US$2 million, including two tournaments with classical time control and three tournaments with faster time controls, as well as the GCT Finals in St. Louis.
§ 01 · 10 players
2773 Performance
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
2790 Performance
A principled calculator with world-championship match experience, known for deep opening preparation and clean technical pressure.
2747 Performance
A U.S. legend and endgame specialist, valued for immaculate technique, calm defense, and elite practical steadiness under sustained pressure.
§ 02 · Round timeline
§ · Player lens
2714 Performance
France's longtime super-GM and former world #2, famous for deep Sicilians, volcanic complications, and punishing preparation.
§ · Games · 6–6–6 · 9 with highlights
