The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2024 has garnered much expectations as it will be staged for the first time in North America from December 26- 31 in New York city.
Dates: December 26–31, 2024
Location: New York City, USA
Updated Calendar:
- Rapid Championship: Dec 26–28
- Blitz Championship: Dec 30–31
Held against the backdrop of one of the most famous streets in the globe, this year’s event will be one of the most interesting ones as the best chess players in the world will compete in the heart of the US financial district – New York.
This prestigious event will consist of rapid and blitz chess, which are exciting highly intensive championships that require snap decisions of the chess players.
The tournament is famous for an energetic vibe anticipated to generate great interest across the entire globe as the protagonists and spectators look forward to the meeting.
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“Wall Street is an icon of power and intensity, fitting for a tournament that requires immense mental stamina.”
This year, the historical FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships will occur in North America for the first time which would be the great step in the development of chess.
Wall Street is an icon of power and intensity; it is completely appropriate for the tournament as the faster formats demand mental strength and stamina in the same way that the financial markets demanded on Wall Street.
It will be an online event transmitted across the globe so people may follow their favorite chess grandmasters in the game.
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Top Players and New Additions
Defending Champions:
- GT Abak Arutyunyan – World Chess Champion
- IM Anastasia Bodnaruk – Women’s World Chess Champion
- GM Valentina Gunina – Women’s FIDE Chess Champion
The defending champions that are expected to defend their crowns include; World chess champion GT Abak Arutyunyan, women world chess champion IM Anastasia Bodnaruk, and women FIDE chess champion GM Valentina Gunina.
The players who can be followed in upcoming matches are Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, and R Praggnanandhaa all are from India.
It will bring personalities from all across the globe and as such, a lot of dynamism with this world is anticipated on the board.
Also contributing to the buzz is the launch of a free day between the Rapid and Blitz tournaments.
On December 29, musicians and spectators can take part in the closed event called “Chess Davos,” which will be devoted to the relationship between chess and finance.
A New Format for 2024
Today, FIDE has published the updated calendar for the championship this year. The Rapid section will be held from December 26 to 28, while there will be a rest day.
After all the games of the Blitz Championship, there will be a long break in December 27-29 to let the players recover before making spectacular, tense chess moves.
As the Organisers we appreciate your support to garanttee the success of the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships that with its thrilling format and historic venue will remain a landmark event providing fusion of chess and Wall Street.
People interested in chess and players in general are ready to witness yet another spectacular event.
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References:
ChessBase.com
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