Exciting Qualifiers Set Stage for Chess.com Duck Chess Championship 2024 Finals

The Chess.com Duck Chess Championship 2024 is heating up as IMs Eric Rosen and Nhat Minh To emerged as the highest ranked players to qualify for the Finals. The knockout stage will feature a total of eight Duck Chess mavens, including Kapik1337, the current number one in Duck Chess Blitz rankings.

The Finals, where the winner will walk away with a $600 prize, are set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 12 pm ET and will be streamed live on Chess.com’s Community Twitch page.

Duck Chess, a unique chess variant, brings out unexpected tactics and adds an element of surprise to the classic game. The presence of a cute duck on the board can thwart even the best-laid plans of players.

Throughout the qualifiers, players showcased their skills in Duck Chess, utilizing the duck piece to block opponents’ moves, trap pieces, and even aid in mating attacks. The competition was fierce, with players like Vahan Nalbandyan and Eric Rosen showcasing their mastery of the variant.

As the eight qualifiers gear up for the knockout stage, the battle for the Duck Chess crown promises to be intense. With a $2,000 prize fund up for grabs, the Chess.com Duck Chess Championship is set to be a thrilling event for chess enthusiasts worldwide.