ICE Barcelona 2026 is right around the corner, and the event is creating headlines for bringing together three chess superstars for the first time for an extravagant exhibition. Innovative Tier-1 iGaming provider BETBY has confirmed hosting Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, as well as International Master Levy Rozman, popularly known as GothamChess. This will be the first time that the three chess legends share the stage in Europe. Chess enthusiasts globally eagerly await this historic moment.
All Eyes on BETBY Stand 5K20
Five-time World Chess Champion, the greatest player in chess history, and BETBY’s global ambassador, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, will share the stage with five-time US Champion and the current world number two, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura.
They will be accompanied by American International Master, content creator, author, and commentator Levy Rozman, popularly known as GothamChess, the Internet’s Chess Teacher. The three chess superstars will be at BETBY’s stand 5K20 at 12:00 p.m. on January 20 at ICE Barcelona 2026 in Fira Barcelona Gran Via.
Attendees will get a rare and exciting opportunity to get up close and engage directly with three of the sport’s most popular icons. The day’s agenda includes a live conference as well as exhibition matches featuring Carlsen, Nakamura, and Rozman.
A Major Milestone in BETBY’s Global Campaign for Excellence
This legendary gathering underscores the vision that BETBY shares with the global chess community to foster innovation, strategic excellence and the pursuit of new frontiers in digital entertainment. It also marks the beginning of Phase II of the company’s global campaign with Magnus Carlsen.
The campaign, called “Leaders Choose Leaders”, is built on the idea that true leaders, both in chess and business, recognise excellence and choose to surround themselves with individuals who like to operate at the highest level.
Chess remains a pivotal sport in the modern world, aligning cultures globally. It is fuelled by the interest of newer generations, resulting in greater digital viewership. This has led to new competition formats and the sport being inducted into the Esports World Cup, with Carlsen claiming the inaugural title.
BETBY’s CEO Hails “Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment for Chess Lovers”
Leonid Pertsovskiy, the CEO of BETBY, emphasised that this gathering is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for chess lovers to witness the three legends of the sport share the stage. The company invites industry professionals, chess enthusiasts, and delegates at ICE Barcelona 2026 to witness this extraordinary gathering at the BETBY stand 5K20.
BETBY CEO said:
Bringing Magnus, Hikaru, and Levy together at ICE Barcelona is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Anyone who loves chess knows how special this is. Having these three on the same stage guarantees an incredible show full of energy, personality, and the kind of excitement you rarely get to see live. We’re proud to create a moment that fans and our partners will remember for a long time.
About BETBY
BETBY is a leading B2B iGaming software provider, renowned for its innovative technology and dedication to excellence. The company specialises in developing premium, scalable and adaptable sports betting solutions for dynamic B2C operators globally. For more information, visit BETBY.com.