The total prize fund, nearing $1.5 million, will be split across the Rapid and Blitz events. Who are the favourites going into the tournament? Five-time World Champion in classical chess and the ...

Carlsen made a U-turn on his decision to not play the Blitz championship and reminded the chess world what all the fuss was about. He beat Hans Nieman 2.5 - 1.5 in the quarterfinal (where he ...

Freedom Holding Corp. is proud to have sponsored the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Championship. This major chess event was held at the famous venue - Cipriani Wall Street. The championship featured ...

Carlsen, a five-time World Chess Champion, struggled on the opening day of the competition, slipping to the 80th position in the rankings after ... the World Rapid and Blitz Championships In ...

(CNN) — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen says he will play at the World Blitz Championship after initially quitting the chess tournament due to a dress code dispute with organizers. On Friday ...