Press release
The European Chess Union (ECU) is proud to announce the launch of the European Chess Super League, a groundbreaking new competition set to redefine the landscape of club chess across the continent. The inaugural edition will take place in 2027, with dates and location to be announced and a minimum budget of €500,000.
The European Chess Super League brings together eight of Europe's strongest chess clubs to compete for a prize fund of €300,000. The event will showcase world-class talent, thrilling matches, and a commitment to sporting excellence and innovation.
In this video course, kings will play a role of strong and active pieces. We will explore how Kings can be helpful in defence and prophylaxis, or even in attack!Key features
- Elite participation: 8 clubs, including top 4 finishers from the European Chess Club Cup, the highest-rated club, the organizer's team, and two ECU wild cards available to any club in Europe and worldwide.
- Prize fund: €300,000, with €110,000 awarded to the champion.
- Format: 7-round round-robin, 6 boards per team, two reserves allowed per team.
Media & sponsorship
Main Partner and sponsor is the SUPER Foundation based in Bucharest, Romania, major supporter of chess top events that are part of the Grand Chess Tour.
The ECU retains all commercial, media and broadcasting rights for the Super League. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for brands looking to align with Europe's premier chess event.
ECU President's statement
Zurab Azmaiparashvili, President of the European Chess Union, said:
The European Chess Super League represents a bold step forward for chess in Europe. By assembling the top clubs & players, we are setting new standards for excellence and visibility in our sport.
Further details, including dates, venue and participating clubs, will be announced soon. For updates, visit the official ECU website and follow ECU’s social media channels.
Next step: the European Women's Chess Super League 2028
In a total of 6 chapters, we look at the following aspects: the right decision based on tactical factors, decisions in exchanges and moves, complex and psychological decisions in longer games and in defence.The European Chess Union (ECU) is in advanced talks with the Monaco Chess federation and major sponsors to launch the European Women's Chess Super League, with 8 elite clubs, in 2028. The draft regulations having approved by the ECU Board as also the minimum budget of 400,000 euros. More details will follow.
Contact: European Chess Union (ECU)
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Website: https://www.europechess.org
Media Inquiries: secretariat@europechess.org
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