It involved six online chess tournaments and an over-the-board final round, featuring some of the world's top players who played for a prize money pool of US$2 million.

Some of these enhancements to the contest included open qualifications and a division structure to accommodate more players.

[1][2] The new concept included six tournaments over the course of an entire online chess season, beginning with the Airthings Masters and continuing with playoffs and a knockout final.

[5] After the end of the sixth event, players also earn their share of the $100,000 prize fund according to their CCT Tour Point standings.

The prize pools for each category are distinct, and players can gain Tour Points according on the division they competed in and their finish.

[5] Magnus Carlsen won the tournament after defeating Hikaru Nakamura in Division I finals.

Third and fourth place from round-robin stage played a match, with the winner advances to semifinals.