US Chess Masters 2024
10 videos • 0 views • by GrandWonders The 2024 US Chess Masters was a prestigious chess tournament held in Charlotte, USA. Here's a summary of the event: Organizer: Charlotte Chess Center Venue: The Westin Charlotte Date: November 27 - December 1, 2024 Format: 9-round Swiss system tournament Time control: 40/25, with a 30-second increment after move 40 Players: A strong field of 84 players, including top-ranked American grandmasters like Fabiano Caruana, as well as international grandmasters and promising young talents. Winners: Overall Winner: Fabiano Caruana Other Notable Performances: Nikolas Theodorou (2nd), Grigoriy Oparin and Illia Nyzhnyk (tied for 3rd) Interesting Facts: This was the fourth consecutive year the US Masters was held in Charlotte. The prize fund was increased to $28,000, making it one of the most lucrative chess tournaments in the United States. The tournament featured new women's and senior's prizes. The event was part of the 2024 FIDE Circuit, a series of tournaments that contribute to the qualification process for the World Championship and Candidates Tournament.