2023 World Blitz Chess Champions: Magnus Carlsen and Valentina Gunina
December, 13 2023 2023 World Blitz Chess Champions: Magnus Carlsen and Valentina Gunina The 2023 World Blitz Chess Championships concluded in a thrilling climax, with Magnus Carlsen capturing his seventh World Blitz title, marking his 17th World Crown. In the Women’s tournament, Valentina Gunina was unstoppable as she claimed her second Blitz title. Carlsen finished…
World Blitz Championship 2023 started in Samarkand
December, 13 2023 The World Blitz Chess Championship started in Samarkand The World Blitz Chess Championship kicked off with steam in Samarkand, with 12 rounds played in the Open and nine rounds in the Women’s tournament. Daniil Dubov and Ian Nepomniachtchi were penalized for a prearranged draw in round eleven After 12 rounds in the…
Magnus Carlsen does it again: Fifth World Rapid Chess Championship title for the Norwegian
December, 13 2023 Magnus Carlsen does it again: Fifth World Rapid Chess Championship title for the Norwegian World #1 Magnus Carlsen has again made history by defending his title in the World Rapid. This is the fifth Rapid title for Carlsen, who also holds five world championship titles in Classical chess and six world titles…
Carlsen, Yu, and Fedoseev lead Open; Bodnaruk shines in Women’s Rapid
December, 13 2023 Carlsen, Yu, and Fedoseev lead Open; Bodnaruk shines in Women’s Rapid The second day of the World Rapid Championships saw intense action, with Carlsen, Yu and Fedoseev emerging as leaders with seven points out of nine in the Open. In the Women’s event, Anastasia Bodnaruk’s stellar performance secured her the sole lead…
Action-packed start to World Rapid Championships in Samarkand
December, 13 2023 Action-packed start to World Rapid Championships in Samarkand Intense battles and surprising results on the first day of the World Rapid championships, with 270 players vying for world titles in the Open and the Women’s tournament. The competition kicked off today with the Rapid tournament, showcasing some 270 players divided into the…
Round 1 Pairings
December, 13 2023 Round 1 Pairings Pairings of Round 1 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2023: Open Women
Uzbekistan’s chess renaissance: 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Championships officially opened in Samarkand
December, 13 2023 Uzbekistan’s chess renaissance: 2023 World Rapid and Blitz Championships officially opened in Samarkand Set against the backdrop of the historical city where some of the world’s oldest chess pieces were discovered, the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships were opened in Samarkand in a grand ceremony. Gathered in the architectural marvel of…
Everything ready for the start of World Rapid and Blitz in Samarkand
December, 13 2023 Everything ready for the start of World Rapid and Blitz in Samarkand In the backdrop of the historical city of Samarkand, the stage is set for the convergence of top world chess players at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships The past, present and future of chess will meet in Samarkand,…
Information for players: Charter flight on Dec 31
November 30, 8 2023 Information for players: Charter flight on Dec 31 Dear participants, arbiters and accredited media, In order to ensure a convenient and timely return of participants upon the end of the tournament, in addition to regular flights, a charter flight from Samarkand to Istanbul will be organized. Preliminary departure time from Samarkand:…
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023: Registration deadline extended
December, 1 2023 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023: Registration deadline extended The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship will take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from December 25-31 at the Congress Centre. This high-tech venue has hosted many international events, conferences, exhibitions, and shows. The registration deadline has been extended to December 11, 2023, 12:00…