Chess Legends Carlsen, Nakamura, and GothamChess to Headline BETBY Masterclass at ICE Barcelona 2026

At the upcoming ICE Barcelona in 2026, BETBY has announced that chess legends Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman, known as GothamChess, will be appearing together in Europe.

Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Champion and BETBY’s global brand ambassador, will be joined by Nakamura, the current world number two and a five-time US Champion. Rozman, recognized for his significant influence in the chess community, brings a massive global streaming audience to the mix.

The event will include a live press conference and special exhibition matches featuring Carlsen, Nakamura, and Rozman. They will be at BETBY’s stand 5K20 in Fira Barcelona Gran Via at 12:00 pm on January 20, the second day of ICE Barcelona, where fans can engage with these chess icons.

This event is part of the ongoing partnership between BETBY and Carlsen, aligned with the campaign Leaders Choose Leaders. The participation of these three prominent figures highlights a shared commitment to innovation and excellence that is propelling chess into the mainstream entertainment spotlight.

“Bringing Magnus, Hikaru, and Levy together at ICE Barcelona is a once-in-a-lifetime moment,” said Leonid Pertsovskiy, CEO of BETBY. He emphasized that this event marks a significant milestone in the second phase of the Leaders Choose Leaders campaign, which champions the idea that true leaders in chess and business recognize talent and surround themselves with top performers.

BETBY is welcoming ICE delegates, industry professionals, and chess enthusiasts to witness this unique blend of strategy, entertainment, and elite competition at the event.