Nur-Sultan to Host 2021 World Rapid and Blitz Championships
The events will be held on December 25-30.
The International Chess Federation has announced that the World Rapid and Blitz Championships will be held in the capital of Kazakhstan on December 25-30, 2021. The tournaments will have a total prize fund of 1,000,000 USD:
$350,000 for the Open Rapid Championship
$350,000 for the Open Blitz Championship
$150,000 for the Women's Rapid Championship
$150,000 for the Women's Blitz Championship.
The competition eligibility:
Players rated at least 2550 in any FIDE rating lists (Standard, Rapid or Blitz) in the Open section and players rated at least 2250 in the women's section from January 1st to December 1st, 2021;
The reigning national champions representing their national federation regardless of their title or rating;
The Organiser is entitled to invite up to 15 additional players of his/her own choice.
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