Magnus Carlsen and Bibisara Assaubayeva win the World Blitz Chess Championships
Magnus Carlsen and Bibisara Assaubayeva win the World Blitz Chess Championships Magnus Carlsen clinched his second gold in Almaty after winning both the Rapid and the Blitz. Carlsen won the World Blitz Championship with 16/21. Kazakh player Bibisara Assaubayeva took her second consecutive gold in the Women’s World Blitz with 13/17 The World Blitz Chess […]
Nakamura’s moment
Nakamura’s moment Hikaru Nakamura is a point ahead of everyone else after the first day of the blitz in the Open tournament. In the Women’s event, Shuvalova and Gunina are tied for first place The World Blitz Chess Championship got underway today in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the sound of chess clocks ticking quickly throughout the […]
Magnus Carlsen and Tan Zhongyi are the World Champions in Rapid
Magnus Carlsen and Tan Zhongyi are the World Champions in Rapid The World Rapid Chess Championships concluded with another world title for Carlsen. Tan Zhongyi is first among women after winning a tiebreaker. After three days of play, the World Rapid Chess Championships ended in Almaty. Following 13 rounds in the Open section, Magnus Carlsen […]
Carlsen and Tan Zhongyi in the lead ahead of the final day of the World Rapid
Carlsen and Tan Zhongyi in the lead ahead of the final day of the World Rapid Reigning World Champion in classical chess Magnus Carlsen is on track for another crown, as Tan Zhonyi comes on top of a three-way tie for first place in the Women’s Rapid The second day of the World Rapid and […]
Gunina leads among Women as four players share first place in the Open
Gunina leads among Women as four players share first place in the Open The first day of the World Rapid Сhess Сhampionship ended with four leaders in the Open section and Valentina Gunina leading alone in the Women’s tournament The World Rapid Chess Championship kicked off in Almaty today at 3 PM local time. As […]
Carlsen on ambitions in Almaty and the greatest lesson learnt from chess
Carlsen on ambitions in Almaty and the greatest lesson learnt from chess In the first press conference of the World Rapid and Blitz, World Champion Magnus Carlsen and FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich answered a broad set of questions from the media The first press conference of the World Rapid and Blitz chess championships was held […]
“Welcome to Kazakhstan”: The World Rapid and Blitz Championships officially opened in Almaty
“Welcome to Kazakhstan”: The World Rapid and Blitz Championships officially opened in Almaty The World Rapid and Blitz Championships were officially opened in Almaty on the 25th December. In a 90-minute long ceremony, the hosts put on a spectacle which celebrated chess and promoted the culture and distinctiveness of Kazakhstan The Baluan Sholak Sports Palace […]
The World Rapid and Blitz 2022 winter wonderland: It’s about to get hot in Almaty
The World Rapid and Blitz 2022 winter wonderland: It’s about to get hot in Almaty The 2022 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships take place in Almaty (Kazakhstan) from December 25-30 By Press Officer Milan Dinic Traditionally, this time of year, the chess world comes together to loosen up and decide who the […]
Useful information for players
Useful information for players Dear players, Please find below important and useful information related to the event. Airport Once you collect your luggage in Almaty airport, please approach the volunteers at the FIDE World R&B Championships information desk – they will accompany you to your vehicle. The information desk is located right by the exit […]
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2022 Press Conference: All set in Almaty
FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2022 Press Conference: All set in Almaty The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship is due to start on December 25th in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Eleven days before the opening ceremony, a press conference has been held in the host country. Speakers at the press conference were FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich […]
