Eight Players Qualify for 3-Check Chess Championship 2025 Knockout

Eight Players Qualify for 3-Check Chess Championship 2025 Knockout

The excitement is building as eight players have secured their spots in the upcoming 3-Check Chess Championship 2025 Knockout event. The tournament, which is part of this year’s Community Chess Championships, will feature a $2,500 prize fund with a first-place award of $750.

The qualifiers for the Knockout include FM Luuk Baselmans, FM Vasilios Kasioumis, CM Jesse Zafirakos, Aryan Rahimpour, FM Matfey Rogov, FM Teo Tomulic, IM Yoseph Taher, and FM Javier Benitez. These players will battle it out starting on Friday, February 28, at 1 p.m. ET.

Fans can catch all the action live on Chess.com’s Community Twitch and YouTube pages, with hosts FM James Canty and GM Jon Ludvig Hammer providing commentary.

3-Check Chess is a unique variant where players aim to deliver three checks to their opponent to secure victory. The game requires a different strategy compared to traditional chess, making it an exciting challenge for players and spectators alike.

Despite the absence of grandmasters in the qualifiers, the competition was fierce, with only one international master making it to the Knockout stage. The qualifiers saw a total of 5,750 participants, showcasing the popularity of this variant.

One of the closest qualifiers was the sixth arena, where Teo Tomulic emerged victorious by a narrow margin over Javier Benitez. The intense competition and strategic gameplay made for thrilling matches throughout the qualifiers.

With the Knockout set to begin, all eyes will be on the eight qualified players as they battle it out for the top prize. Stay tuned for more updates on the 3-Check Chess Championship 2025 Knockout and witness the excitement unfold.