Following a superb performance against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in Day 1 of final in 2022 Aimchess Rapid, Duda seems likely winner of competition, we take a look at latest final results, score, prize money distribution, & streaming details
On Thursday, Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played their first set of four rapid games in the final of 2022 Aimchess Rapid. Preliminary stage winner Duda, who earlier defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in semi-final stage, controlled Day 1 and heads to Day 2 with 3-1 lead.
Aimchess Rapid Chess 2022 Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Final Results, Score, Day 2 Schedule, Date, Time, Standings And Live Stream Meltwater Champions Tour Leg 8
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2022 Aimchess Rapid Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Latest Final Score & Update
During first day of 2022 Aimchess Rapid final, Jan-Krzysztof Duda secured commanding 3-1 lead against Mamedyarov thanks to two wins and two draws. In the first rapid match, both players agreed for draw but Duda won following rapid match to take 1.5-0.5 lead. Later in third rapid game, Mamedyarov managed to draw and keep his title dreams alive but owing to blunder by him in fourth match, Duda won the last match of day and headed to final day with massive 3-1 lead.
Against Mamedyarov, reigning world champion Duda outplayed his opponent through attacking play from very start. Heading into final day of Aimchess Rapid, it seems that Duda will likely clinch his second trophy of 2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour unless Mamedyarov manages to overturn the deficit through his own superb attacking play. During Friday’ second-set of four rapid matches, Duda only needs two points to clinch the title. However if Mamedyarov manages to win on Friday, a play-off will be contested.
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Prelims Standings (After Round 15)
| Rank | Name | Rating | Points |
| 1 | Duda, Jan-Krzysztof | 2754 | 28 |
| 2 | Gukesh D | 2606 | 27 |
| 3 | Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar | 2712 | 27 |
| 4 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2720 | 27 |
| 5 | Carlsen, Magnus | 2902 | 26 |
| 6 | Abdusattorov, Nodirbek | 2678 | 23 |
| 7 | Rapport, Richard | 2735 | 22 |
| 8 | Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi | 2691 | 21 |
| 9 | Giri, Anish | 2737 | 20 |
| 10 | Keymer, Vincent | 2740 | 19 |
| 11 | Anton Guijarro, David | 2706 | 16 |
| 12 | Naroditsky, Daniel | 2617 | 16 |
| 13 | Harikrishna, Pentala | 2679 | 14 |
| 14 | Hansen, Eric | 2618 | 13 |
| 15 | Aditya Mittal | 2569 | 12 |
| 16 | Grandelius, Nils | 2632 | 10 |
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Quarterfinal Results
Magnus Carlsen 2.5-0.5 Arjun Erigaisi
Jan-Krzysztof Duda 2.5-1.5 Vidit Gujrathi
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 2.5-0.5 Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Gukesh D 2.5-0.5 Richard Rapport
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Semi-final Results
Magnus Carlsen 1-3 Jan-Krzysztof Duda
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 2.5-3.5 Richard Rapport
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Final Update
Jan-Krzysztof Duda 3-1 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid 2022 Prize Money Pool Distribution
Aimchess Rapid, which is penultimate event of 2022 Meltwater Chess Tour, features a $150,000 total prize pool, with winner receiving a $25,000 grand prize and runner-up receiving a $15,000 award. Magnus Carlsen, the current world champion and Richard Rapport both bagged prize money of $6,000 after losing in semifinal stage.
| Position | Prize Money |
| In-game Prize in Prelims | Up to $90.000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $2,000 |
| Semi-finalists | $6,000 |
| Runner-up | $15,000 |
| Champion | $25,000 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream
Day 2 of final match in ongoing 2022 Aimchess Rapid competition between Duda and Mamedyarov, which will feature four rapid encounters will be streamed live on official YouTube channel of chess24. Additionally, spectators will be able to replicate each move through in-built interactive board on the official Chess24 website.