Flash Report: GM Volodar Murzin Wins 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship, GM Koneru Humpy Claims Women’s Title

GM Volodar Murzin emerged victorious in the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship with an impressive undefeated score of 10/13. Despite a slow start on day one, Murzin showcased his exceptional skills and strategic prowess to clinch the title. On the other hand, GM Koneru Humpy secured her second world title in rapid chess by winning the 2024 FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship with a score of 8.5/11.

The excitement doesn’t end there as the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship and FIDE Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship are set to begin on Monday, December 30. The tournaments will kick off at 2:00 p.m. ET/ 20:00 CET / 12:30 a.m. IST (on December 31).

The rapid championships featured a 13-round Swiss format for the Open category and an 11-round Swiss format for the Women’s category, with a time control of 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment. The blitz championships will follow a similar format with a prize fund of $1.5 million up for grabs.

Chess enthusiasts can stay tuned for the full article with detailed game annotations by GM Dejan Bojkov. In the meantime, catch up on previous coverage of the championships to relive the thrilling moments of this prestigious event.