TOCA Football Receives Investment from World Chess Champion

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 25, 2024 - TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA) today announced an investment from Norwegian Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Chess Champion and avid soccer fan.

“I am thrilled to participate in the growth of TOCA and believe the experiences and training they provide can grow the game on a global scale,” said Carlsen. “There is a lot of crossover between chess and soccer, whether it be the strategy in gameplay or tactical elements in particular situations.”

“Magnus is regarded as the best chess player of all time and we are proud to welcome him to TOCA,” said Yoshi Maruyama, CEO of TOCA.