FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship 2024 Schedule and Participants

The world of chess is abuzz with excitement as the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship is set to take place in New York from December 26 to December 31. After the conclusion of the World Chess Championship in Singapore, all eyes are now on this thrilling tournament.

One of the biggest headlines leading up to the event is the decision of D Gukesh, the youngest-ever world chess champion, to skip the Rapid and Blitz Championship. Fans will have to wait until next year to see him back in action. However, there will be no shortage of top-tier talent at the tournament, with players like Ding Liren and defending champion Magnus Carlsen set to compete.

In the Open section, India will be well-represented by players like Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggananandhaa. On the women’s side, stars like Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali will be vying for the title.

The tournament will feature a Swiss system for the Rapid Championship, where players will be re-paired in each round based on their score. The Blitz Championship will have a traditional knockout format after the initial rounds.

Fans can catch all the action live on FIDE’s official Youtube channel. With a lineup of top players and an exciting format, the World Rapid and Blitz Championship promises to be a thrilling event for chess enthusiasts around the world.