Join us in commercializing the world’s fastest growing sport

Norway Chess has transformed chess into one of the world's most prestigious and innovative sporting events. Now, we are taking the next step.

In 2027, Total Chess World Championship Tour will launch as an official global championship tour, bringing together the world's best chess players in a completely new competition format. Across multiple continents, players will compete in fast classical, rapid and blitz chess to determine the world's combined champion.

Built by the team behind Norway Chess and supported by an exceptional group of investors, ambassadors and partners, including world-renowned athletes Erling Haaland and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Total Chess World Championship Tour is positioned to become one of the world's most innovative sports and entertainment properties.

To lead this journey, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Chief Commercial Officer.

This is a unique opportunity to build a global business at the intersection of sport, media, technology, entertainment and intellectual competition.

As Chief Commercial Officer, you will:

• Lead the global commercial growth of Norway Chess and Total Chess World Championship Tour
• Define and execute the global commercial strategy
• Develop new revenue streams across sponsorships, partnerships, media rights, events and adjacent business opportunities
• Identify and secure founding partners for one of the most exciting new sports properties in the market
• Establish strategic alliances with leading international brands, investors and media platforms
• Build the commercial infrastructure required to support long-term international growth
• Drive negotiations and close high-value commercial agreements
• Work closely with ownership, leadership and key stakeholders to shape the future direction of the business