World Blitz Championships 2024: Exciting Chess Action in New York!

The World Blitz Championships in chess are currently underway in New York, with over 300 elite players competing in iconic Wall Street venues. The tournaments, featuring top players like Magnus Carlsen and Ju Wenjun, are played with a fast time control of 3 minutes for the game plus 2-second increments per move.

The top eight players in both the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship and FIDE Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship have advanced to the knockout stage on day two of the competition. In the Open category, players like Ian Nepomniachtchi, Fabiano Caruana, and Magnus Carlsen have secured their spots, while in the Women’s category, players like Ju Wenjun and Kateryna Lagno are among the top contenders.

The blitz world champions will be crowned on December 31st, with games starting at 2:00 p.m. ET. The rapid tournament took place earlier in the week, with players now gearing up for the fast-paced blitz event.

The format for the blitz championships includes a Swiss System for the open rounds, followed by a knockout stage with 4-game matches. The competition promises to be intense and exciting as players battle it out for the title of blitz world champion.

Stay tuned for more updates and follow the games live with expert commentary to witness the thrilling action unfold in the world of blitz chess.