2024 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships Schedule in New York, USA

The chess world is abuzz with excitement as the 2024 edition of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships is set to take place at Wall Street, New York, from December 26 to 31. With Indian chess reaching new heights following D Gukesh’s recent win in the World Chess Championship, all eyes will be on India’s top chess talents as they compete against the world’s best.

One of the most anticipated battles at the championship will be between India’s Arjun Erigaisi and USA’s Fabiano Caruana, who are in a direct fight to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE Circuit Rating 2024 leaderboards. Arjun will need to win either the Rapid or Blitz section of the World Championship to surpass Caruana in the leaderboard standings.

As it stands, Caruana is currently leading the FIDE Circuit and is on track to qualify for the Candidates. However, with the unpredictable nature of chess, anything can happen during the championship.

The defending champion, Magnus Carlsen, will be looking to retain his title after clinching gold medals in both the Rapid and Blitz sections in Samarkand in 2023.

The schedule for the championship is packed with thrilling matches, with the World Rapid Championship kicking off on December 26 and the World Blitz Championship concluding on January 1. The Women’s World Rapid and Blitz Championships will also take place during the same period, adding to the excitement of the event.

Chess enthusiasts and fans alike are eagerly awaiting the last showpiece of the year, where the world’s top chess players will battle it out for glory and the chance to etch their names in chess history. Stay tuned for all the action from the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York!