Seirawan Chess Championship 2024 Knockout Qualifiers and Bracket Announcement

The stage is set for an epic showdown as eight players have qualified for the Seirawan Chess Championship 2024 Knockout, the penultimate event of the Community Chess Championships. The lineup includes some big names in the chess world, such as GM Yasser Seirawan himself, who will be competing in his own variant.

The Knockout, with a prize of $600 for the winner, is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 7, at 12 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on Chess.com’s Community Twitch and YouTube pages, allowing fans to follow all the action.

Seirawan Chess, the variant being played in this championship, introduces two new pieces – the hawk and the elephant. Players have the opportunity to strategically use these pieces to outmaneuver their opponents and secure victory.

Among the qualifiers is Arian Rahimpour, who dominated the qualifiers with an impressive 89 points. GM Yasser Seirawan, after a slight hiccup in the qualifiers, managed to secure his spot in the Knockout and will be looking to make a strong showing in the tournament.

With a stacked lineup of talented players, including GM Jeffery Xiong and GM Awonder Liang, the competition is expected to be fierce. Who will emerge victorious in the Seirawan Chess Championship 2024 Knockout? Stay tuned to find out and share your predictions in the comments below.