# World Chocolate Masters 2026 competition > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-chocolate-masters-2026-competition > Updated: 2026-10-27T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The World Chocolate Masters 2026 competition in Antwerp, Belgium, progressed from the superfinal stage to the crowning of a winner. Initially, Polish chocolatier Łukasz Roguski advanced to the superfinal, joining seven other international experts from countries including Canada, France, South Korea, Italy, Sweden, Japan, and China. Roguski, a co-owner of the family-run Cukiernia Małgosia, presented a signature praline titled ‘Exploration’ featuring apricot, sudachi, caramelized pecan, and milk chocolate. Ultimately, Italian chocolatier Tommaso Grollero was named the World Chocolate Master 2026. Grollero, a production manager at the Da Vittorio Michelin-starred restaurant laboratory, was the first Italian to win the title in 13 years, following the 2013 victory of his mentor, Davide Comaschi. Competing under the theme ‘Play & Taste’, Grollero received the ‘Best Taste’ and ‘Best Design’ awards for his creation ‘The Invisible’, a chocolate sculpture utilizing optical illusions. Lyu Haoran of China took second place, and Keita Koshimizu of Japan placed third. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Tommaso Grollero wins World Chocolate Master 2026 Italian chocolatier Tommaso Grollero won the World Chocolate Master 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium, returning the title to Italy for the first time in 13 years. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tommaso-grollero-named-world-chocolate-master-2026 ### 2026-10-27: Łukasz Roguski advances to World Chocolate Masters 2026 Superfinal Polish chocolatier Łukasz Roguski has reached the Superfinal of the World Chocolate Masters 2026 in Antwerp, joining seven other global experts in the hunt for the title. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukasz-roguski-advances-to-world-chocolate-masters-2026-superfinal --- Cite as: World Chocolate Masters 2026 competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-chocolate-masters-2026-competition