The World Rapid and Blitz Championships are scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from December 26 to 30. Starting at 3:30 PM Indian time on December 26, this five-day spectacle will witness top-notch chess players from around the globe competing for the prestigious titles of World Champion in Rapid and Blitz across both Open and Women’s divisions. The Indian contingent, featuring Praggnanandhaa, Vidit, Erigaisi, and Gukesh, is among the participants. Notably, a substantial prize pool of one million US dollars awaits, with $700,000 designated for the Open tournament and $300,000 for the Women’s event.
The competition format includes both Rapid and Blitz categories, utilizing the Swiss System. The Open Rapid comprises 13 rounds, while the Blitz features 21 rounds. In parallel, the Women’s Rapid involves 11 rounds, and the Women’s Blitz consists of 17 rounds.
Players in the Rapid category will contend with a time control of 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment per move, starting from move one. Meanwhile, the Blitz category will see a time control of three minutes plus a 2-second increment per move, also commencing from move one.
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After Day 1 of the world Rapid and Blitz championship this is how the standings looks.
Standings after day 2
Standings after Day 3
Magnus Carlsen becomes the world Rapid chess champion for the 5th time
