FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships Coming to New York City in December 2024

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships are set to make history by coming to New York City for the first time ever in the last week of December. Chess enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for an unforgettable experience as this prestigious tournament promises a week-long extravaganza of unparalleled intensity.

Featuring top players from across the globe, including reigning champion Magnus Carlsen and other great champions like Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, the event will provide five days of non-stop chess excitement and spectacular matchups. Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun and U.S. top woman player Irina Krush are also expected to participate, making this event a must-see for chess fans everywhere.

The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships are known for being the most dynamic and most streamed chess events globally, with millions of viewers tuning in to witness the fast-paced action. This year’s championship is expected to break records in terms of viewership, with over 250 million views globally last year.

The official announcement of the event was made at the closing ceremony of the World Corporate Chess Championship, where Freedom Holding Corp. presented the event. Freedom Holding Corp., a diversified financial services company, has been working with FIDE to promote the game of chess on a global basis and is expected to back the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in part.

The venue for the event will be announced in the coming weeks, and tickets will go on sale soon. Chess fans are encouraged to stay updated for more information on how to secure their spot at this historic event.

The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships have become a premier event in the chess world since their establishment in 2012. This year’s event coincides with two major chess celebrations—the centenary of the founding of FIDE and 100 years since the famous New York Chess Tournament, adding even more significance to this already highly anticipated event.

Chess enthusiasts and fans of the game are invited to join in on the excitement and witness some of the world’s best players compete in one of the most thrilling chess events ever to take place in New York City.