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More about the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2024

(FIDE press release)

Wall Street, synonymous with power and intensity, provides the perfect backdrop for this high-stakes event. The 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships promise to be the most spectacular yet, as chess converges with the beating heart of global finance. This historic occasion marks the first time the event is held in North America, bringing the excitement and prestige of chess to new heights in the United States. The championship is a widely broadcast and watched event, and all eyes will surely be on Wall Street this December.

“This year’s FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships represent a historic milestone for chess, bringing the event to North America for the first time and returning to New York, a city with a rich chess tradition,” said Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President. “This year, as we celebrate FIDE’s centenary, it’s fitting to reflect on the legendary New York International Chess Tournament held exactly a century ago, marking a glorious era for chess in the United States.  Now, as chess enjoys a new golden age in the U.S., we are excited to bridge this glorious past with a prosperous present.”

Upcoming: The main event of the year World Chess Championship 2024 match between Gukesh and Ding Liren

A New Schedule

This year, FIDE has introduced a new schedule designed to enhance the experience for players and spectators. The event kicks off with the Rapid Championship from December 26 to 28, followed by a day off on December 29. The competition will resume on December 30 and 31 with the Blitz Championship.

Get ready to be part of the electrifying atmosphere! Tickets for both general admission and VIP packages will be available to the public soon. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Join us in New York for an unforgettable celebration of chess on Wall Street. With an iconic venue, an exciting new schedule, and massive global interest, the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships are set to become a landmark event in the history of chess.

Replay: Ding Liren in World Champion 2023

Currently India and China are 2nd and 3rd in the FIDE ratings list by federation, boasting average rating of top players 2710 and 2684 ELO respectively. USA is first with 2725 ELO, but part of that is due to influx of foreign players like Dominguez, Aronian, Oparin, Antipov, Bruzon, Akopian, Corrales Jimenez, Akobian, Moradiabadi, etc. With the rate of rise of India’s young generation, USA’s first position is certainly in danger.

First things first, Gukesh and Ding Liren will fulfill Judit Polgar’s prophecy and India and China will have a direct clash for the World Chess Championship 2024 title. In just a few days major coverage of the World Championship and events around it starts on Chessdom.com, tune in for the latest developments around the match.

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