Hikaru Nakamura’s Kickathalon of Chess – Sponsored by Kick.com: Tournament Details and Prizes

GM Hikaru Nakamura is shaking up the chess world with an exciting new event – Hikaru’s Kickathalon of Chess, sponsored by Kick.com. This thrilling tournament will take place on Thursday, July 11 at 12 p.m. ET/18:00 CEST, offering both titled and amateur players the chance to compete for a share of the impressive $13,150 prize fund.

The tournament will feature three different formats – blitz, bullet, and Fischer Random chess, providing a diverse and challenging experience for all participants. Players will compete in three Arena tournaments, each lasting one hour, and will be ranked based on the average of their placements across the different formats.

To be eligible for prizes, players must meet certain criteria, including streaming exclusively to Kick, promoting the event on social media, and having a minimum of 300 games played on their accounts prior to the tournament. Separate prizes will be awarded to GMs, IMs, other titled players, and untitled players, with a total prize fund of $13,150 up for grabs.

The action kicks off on July 11 with the Blitz tournament at 12 p.m. ET, followed by Fischer Random at 1:10 p.m. ET, and Bullet at 2:20 p.m. ET. For those looking to follow the excitement or have any questions, Hikaru’s Discord and Kick channel are the places to be.

Don’t miss out on this unique and thrilling chess event brought to you by the one and only GM Hikaru Nakamura. Get ready to test your skills and compete for fantastic prizes in Hikaru’s Kickathalon of Chess!