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 ...

(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 ...