Chess.com Community Championship Series Continues with 2024 Bughouse Championship Qualifiers

The Community Championship Series is back with a bang as the 2024 Chess.com Bughouse Championship kicked off on Monday. Among the 400 participating teams, two standout teams, GM Lars Oskar Hauge and NM Isaac Chiu, along with GMs Jeffery Xiong and Awonder Liang, have secured their spots in the $7,500 final scheduled for Friday.

The competition is heating up as players gear up for the upcoming qualifiers. The third qualifier is set to take place on Tuesday, August 20, at 1:30 pm ET, followed by the fourth qualifier on the same day at 7:30 pm ET. Participants are encouraged to find a partner and take on the world’s best bughouse players for a chance to advance to the final rounds.

In the first qualifier, Hauge and Chiu emerged victorious with an impressive 116-point margin, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. On the other hand, Xiong and Liang outpaced bughouse streamers in the second qualifier, solidifying their position as top contenders in the championship.

The 2024 Chess.com Bughouse Championship features a unique format with an eight-team double-elimination bracket, adding an exciting twist to the competition. With a $7,500 prize fund up for grabs, players are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory.

Stay tuned for the full report, including clips and game analysis, to get a closer look at the intense battles and strategic moves that unfolded in the qualifiers. Don’t miss out on the action as the best bughouse players in the world compete for glory in this prestigious championship.