FIDE invites all eligible players to take part in one of the most exciting events of the chess calendar—the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, set to take place in New York City from December 26 to 31, 2024.
The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships offer an opportunity to play fast-paced, high-stakes chess, in an incredible venue—right in the heart of New York’s Wall Street. With an increased prize fund of $1,428,500 spread across the four events, this is a chance to contend for the World Rapid and Blitz titles.
Tournament Overview
● World Rapid Championship: Swiss-system tournament. The Open section will have 13 rounds, and the Women’s section will feature 11 rounds. The time control is 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move.
● World Blitz Championship: The Blitz event starts with a 13-round Swiss tournament (Open section) and 11 rounds (Women’s section), followed by a knockout stage for the top 8 players. The time control is 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move.
Both tournaments will bring together the top players from around the world.
Prize Fund
● Open Rapid Championship: $550,000 prize fund
● Open Blitz Championship: $450,000 prize fund
● Women’s Rapid Championship: $228,500 prize fund
● Women’s Blitz Championship: $200,000 prize fund
The Open champions will walk away with $90,000, while the Women’s champions will take home $60,000.
Registration process
Players with FIDE rating of 2550 (Open section) or 2250 (Women’s section) or higher in any recent FIDE rating list (Standard, Rapid, or Blitz) are eligible to participate. Reigning national champions also qualify regardless of rating.
Registration can be done HERE. The deadline for submitting entries is December 01, 2024.
● Entry fee: $100 for the Open section and $50 for the Women’s section.
● Late entry fee: Double the original fee if paid less than 10 days before the tournament.
FIDE has secured discounted hotel prices for the participants of the Championships. Official hotels can be booked while filling out the registration form.
Regulations
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships Regulations (PDF)
FIDE Women’s World Rapid & Blitz Championships Regulations (PDF)