Elite chess is experiencing a surge of "World Championships" with two major announcements: the Total Chess World Championship Tour and the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship. Both promise global reach and significant prize money, leading to comparisons and player confusion. The execution of these ambitious tours will determine their success and impact on the chess landscape.

Source: Two World C'ships: 'It's so complex' - Can Total Chess Tour shrug off 'copycat' tag?