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The entrepreneur behind Norway Chess, Kjell Madland, told TV2 that a World Cup match with Magnus Carlsen on Norwegian soil was a dream.
And now, it's hard work to make it a reality.
– Will be a more open process
Because if Magnus Carlsen manages to defend the title of the World Cup in Wednesday's match against Fabiano Caruana, Norwegian chess forces will play the World Cup in 2020 at home for the 27-year-old.
"If that happens, then you do not have a lot of time, then there will be only two years left until the next event, and then it starts a process to see if it is possible to collect money, to do an offer, etc. and to create a
Cooperation. We therefore hope that in cooperation with the Norwegian Chess Federation, we will be able to create a good concept and find the best places to hold a World Cup, which we hope will be held in Stavanger, said Madland at TV 2.
The processes surrounding the previous World Championship awards have been closed and it has therefore been difficult to travel to the Norwegian state with a request for funds. Madland is following an opening process this time and he has been himself in
London during the current World Championship match to discuss the possibilities of a World Cup in Norway with the International Chess Association (FIDE) and Agon, the society managing the rights of the World Cup.
"It's extremely important to cooperate with more players, chess federations are important – we've talked to them a bit – it's a little more open than in the past. money and the way we have
the intention to rig it. So the question about FIDE is that it's the Nordic region or Europe that's next.
Previous World Cup matches have taken off in New York (USA), Sochi (Russia) and Chennai (India).
"We have regular meetings with the senior management of AGON, and of course, we've talked to some people about FIDE, and the process itself, they want it a lot more open. then we need to know what we are offering
on and what is the content. And if there is something that can be done. We have not seen the criteria because they are not public as long as a new process is not going on, "said Madland, who received positive signals.
"They are positive for us, we have innovated a lot and we have a great tournament, and Norwegian chess has been the subject of enthusiastic discussions during the World Cup, because we are adding a new concept of new times in the world. reflection and enthusiasm around
that each part must be regulated. We become a model in the discussion and around the world. For AGON and FIDE, such things are good because we promote the check. We received very good comments from them and from the Norwegian Chess Association.
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