Sportsbook supplier Betby is bringing together three of the most influential figures in chess at ICE Barcelona 2026 next month.
Betby’s global brand ambassador and five-time World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen, will be joined by Hikaru Nakamura, currently the world number two and a five-time US Champion.
Joining the two chess grandmasters is Levy Rozman, better known as GothamChess, the world’s largest chess streamer with more than 7 million YouTube followers, marking the first time that all three will appear publicly together in Europe.
“Bringing Magnus, Hikaru, and Levy together at ICE Barcelona is a once-in-a-lifetime moment,” said Betby CEO Leonid Pertsovskiy. “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.”
The activation also marks a major moment in the second phase of BETBY’s global campaign – Leaders Choose Leaders – with Carlsen.
The campaign is built on the idea that true leaders – in chess and business – recognise excellence and choose to surround themselves with others who operate at the highest level.
Carlsen, Nakamura and Rozman will join Betby at noon on Day 2 (20 January) of ICE Barcelona at stand 5K20, offering attendees a rare opportunity to get up close and engage directly with three of the sport’s most recognisable figures.
The appearance will include a live press conference, as well as exhibition matches featuring all three players.