SpeedChess 2024, chess.com INTERNET
228 videos • 73 views • by GrandWonders Speed Chess Championship 2024: A Fast-Paced Showdown Organizers: Chess.com Venue: Online (Platform: Chess.com) Date: Dates can vary slightly depending on the specific match, but the tournament generally takes place over several days in July or August. Format: Knockout tournament with a single-elimination format. Matches consist of rapid and blitz games: Rapid: Usually 10 minutes per player with a 2-second increment per move. Blitz: Typically 5 minutes per player with a 3-second increment per move. Tiebreakers may involve additional blitz games. Prize: The exact prize fund wasn't publicly disclosed, but considering the popularity of the event, it's likely substantial. Players: The tournament features top chess players, including Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Wesley So, and many other grandmasters. Winner: Alireza Firouzja emerged victorious in the 2024 Speed Chess Championship. Interesting Facts: Dominant Nakamura's Absence: For years, Hikaru Nakamura was a dominant force in the Speed Chess Championship, often battling Magnus Carlsen in the finals. However, 2024 saw a changing of the guard with Firouzja's win, signifying a new era in fast chess. Firouzja's Rise: Alireza Firouzja's victory solidified his position as one of the best young players in the world and a serious contender for the World Championship title in the future. Upsets and Comebacks: The knockout format allows for exciting upsets and dramatic comebacks. The 2024 edition likely saw its share of thrilling matches.