The Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament will be live on December 17. The event offers players the chance to compete, strategise, and demonstrate their skills on Chess.com. The winner gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen.

A Summary of the Key Points About Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament
- The event will be live on Chess.com on December 17 at 19:00 CET. Anyone with a Chess.com account can confirm their participation using the Online Chess Tournament Registration Form.
- Registered users will receive a link to the private tournament in advance via email. The official registration on Chess.com will open 1 hour before the event goes live on December 17.
- The winner will get an exclusive opportunity to play against Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, as well as American International Master Levy “GothamChess” Rozman, apart from autographed memorabilia.
What Awaits Players at Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament
The exclusive event brings the iGaming community together on Chess.com for an evening of networking, strategising and competition. Anyone with a Chess.com account is eligible to join the tournament. There is no player cap, and both beginners and experts can showcase their skills on the world’s leading chess platform.
Ace Alliance Online Chess Tournament is powered by BETBY, and will be live on December 17 at 19:00 CET. Players can pre-register their interest via the Online Chess Tournament Registration Form. Registered users will receive a private link to the tournament, with detailed instructions via email in advance. The official registration on Chess.com will begin 1 hour before the event goes live on December 17.
Winner Gets an Exclusive Opportunity to Play Magnus Carlsen
This event will celebrate the top 3 performers with special rewards that any chess fan would love to take home.
- First Prize: A rare chance to sit across the board from a major chess figure — you’ll get to choose between Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, or Levy “GothamChess” Rozman. The winner also receives a signed copy of Magnus Carlsen: A Life in Pictures.
- Second Prize: A premium chessboard personally signed by Magnus Carlsen.
- Third Prize: A collector’s edition of Magnus Carlsen: A Life in Pictures, also signed by Magnus himself.
Beyond the prizes, the event offers ample networking opportunities, the chance to interact with veterans from the iGaming sector, and a high-energy chess experience.
Meet the Chess Legends in Person at BETBY Stand 5K20 at ICE Barcelona 2026
Want to meet your favourite chess icons? This is your chance. Carlsen, Nakamura and Rozman will share the stage for the first time in Europe on Day 2 (January 20) of ICE Barcelona 2026 at 12:00 CET. The three stalwarts of the sport will be at the BETBY stand 5K20, engaging with attendees and participating in exhibition matches.
The event marks the beginning of the second phase of BETBY’s global campaign, called “Leaders Choose Leaders”, featuring their brand ambassador, Magnus Carlsen. It 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.
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