FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2023

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2023 to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Women’s — Rounds 1-9

Blitz — Day 1 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023

FIDE World Blitz Championship 2023

The ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is set to host the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships from December 26 to 30. This five-day tournament will gather the world’s top chess players, vying for the title of the World Champion in Rapid and Blitz across the Open and Women’s categories

Magnus, Nodirbek, Duda & 300+ Players Battle It Out | FIDE World Rapid Championship 2023 Rds 1-5

Registration

Registration of the participants of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships is done via the registration system: Registration – FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2023. Registration deadline is December 01.

Rapid — Day 1 | FIDE World Rapid & Blitz 2023

Location

The FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship will take place in the Silk Road Samarkand (Rowing Canal, Konigil Massif, Samarkand, Uzbekistan). A unique multi-purpose resort includes eight world-class hotels, comfortable public spaces, parks, recreation, and sports areas, concept restaurants, cafes, and bars, as well as an international congress center and cultural sites. This modern project developed by an international team of architects and engineers made it possible to harmonize different thematic areas on the unique site that is second to none in entire Central Asia.

Accommodation:

Sсhedule:

Day1

25.12.2022 — SATURDAY

Arrival

Technical meeting

Opening ceremony

Day 2 — Rapid

26.12.2022 — SUNDAY