FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship Makes Historic Debut in New York City
Most of the World’s Top Chess Players Compete in Electrifying Rapid Format for the Most Thrilling Chess Event of the Year
This six-day event will showcase elite chess players from every continent as they converge on the heart of Wall Street. A prize fund of nearly
This year’s event introduces a thrilling twist: a knockout stage in the later rounds, making it even more challenging for the players. This new format raises the stakes, ensuring dramatic finishes and keeping players and fans on edge until the final move.
Fans wishing to experience the event in person can now purchase tickets, available at: https://tickets.fide.com/
Among the Grandmasters already scheduled to participate are:
Magnus Carlsen: Carlsen is the world’s top-rated player and reigning world champion in both the Rapid and Blitz. He has won five Rapid and six Blitz championships;
Ian Nepomniachtchi: Nepomniachtchi is a two-time world champion challenger and two-time world Rapid championship runner-up, currently ranked eighth in the world;
Alireza Firouzja: 21-year old Firouzja is the youngest player ever to break the 2800 ELO barrier;
Fabiano Caruana: Caruana, who is No. 2 in the world, headlines the list of players from the
Wesley So: So, another
Other notable players competing for the world title: Levon Aronian, one of the most experienced players, Leinier Dominguez and Samuel Sevian- a chess prodigy from
In addition to the open competitions, there will be separate events for women players, bringing together world champions, top contenders, and some of the brightest emerging talents in women’s chess, including former world champions Alexandra Kosteniuk from
Other elite women players coming to
For the first time ever, there will be a day without competitive play, which will be used to host a Conference on Chess and Finance, bringing together chess legends and financial leaders to explore the fascinating intersections between the two worlds.
"This year's World Rapid & Blitz championship represents a significant milestone for chess, bringing the event to
“It’s exciting to be part of the World Rapid & Blitz championship this year as the fast chess formats, Rapid and Blitz, are among the most exciting in the sport,” said Timur Turlov, Chairman and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. “These games demand quick decisions, sharp instincts and nerves of steel. Success in chess, like business, comes from thoughtful deliberation and strategic positioning.”
For more information about the event, including tickets, visit the official website: https://worldrapidandblitz.fide.com/
About FIDE
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions. Constituted as a non-governmental institution, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a Global Sporting Organization in 1999.
FIDE currently has its headquarters in Lausanne, but it was initially founded in 1924 in
To learn more about FIDE, visit: https://www.fide.com/
About Freedom Holding Corp.
Freedom Holding Corp., a Nevada corporation, is a diversified financial services holding company conducting retail securities brokerage, investment research, investment counseling, securities trading, investment banking and underwriting services, mortgages, insurance, and consumer banking through its subsidiaries, operating under the name Freedom Finance in
Freedom Holding Corp.'s common shares are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and are traded under the symbol FRHC on the Nasdaq Capital Market, operated by Nasdaq, Inc. The Company has its main market of operations in
To learn more about Freedom Holding Corp., visit: https://www.freedomholdingcorp.com/
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Al Palombo (US)
Global Communications Chief
Freedom US Markets
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FIDE
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Source: Freedom Holding Corp.