FIDE press release
New York City will become the epicenter of the chess world when the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships make their North American debut from December 26-31, 2024. The iconic Wall Street setting will set the stage for thrilling competition as the world’s best chess players come together in the heart of global finance.
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Fast-paced chess formats such as Rapid and Blitz are among the most exciting in the sport, requiring quick decisions, sharp instincts and nerves of steel. These fast-paced games test not only skill but also mental endurance, making them popular with players and spectators.
Adding even more excitement to this year’s event is a free day between the rapid and blitz championships dedicated to Chess Davos – an exclusive conference exploring the interface between chess and finance.
Emil Sutovsky, CEO of FIDE, said:
This will be a unique event in many ways. The best chess grandmasters will gather in the financial centre of the world and what fascinates me is the enormous concentration of the sharpest minds and the synergies that will emerge. I am very much looking forward to an event that has everything it needs to become a landmark, “been there” meeting.
A monumental premiere in the heart of the United States
Wall Street, synonymous with power and intensity, provides the perfect backdrop for this high-stakes event. The 2024 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships promise to be the most spectacular yet, as chess meets the beating heart of global finance. This historic occasion will see the event held in North America for the first time, taking the excitement and prestige of chess in the United States to new levels. The championship will be widely broadcast and followed, and all eyes will surely be on Wall Street this December.
Arkady Dvorkovich, President of FIDE, said:
This year’s FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships represent a historic milestone for chess as the event returns to North America for the first time, and to New York, a city with a rich chess tradition. In this year, as we celebrate FIDE’s centenary, it is fitting to recall the legendary New York International Chess Tournament that took place exactly a century ago and marked a glorious era for chess in the United States. Now that chess in the US is entering a new golden age, we are delighted to link this glorious past with a successful present.
A new schedule
This year, FIDE has introduced a new schedule designed to improve the experience for players and spectators. The event will begin with the Rapid Chess Championship from December 26 to 28, followed by a day off on December 29. The competition will continue with the Blitz Chess Championship on December 30 and 31.
Get ready to be part of the electrifying atmosphere! General admission tickets and VIP packages will be available to the public soon.
You will learn more details in the coming weeks.
Join us in New York for an unforgettable chess celebration on Wall Street. With an iconic venue, an exciting new schedule and huge global interest, the FIDE World Chess Championships 2024 will be a milestone in chess history.
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