Magnus Carlsen’s double victory over underdog Matthias Bluebaum on Wednesday, saw him catch Hikaru Nakamura in the standings of 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship, here, we examine the tournament’s format, timetable, players, prize money, standings
Nodirbek Abdusattorov, a young prodigy from Uzbekistan, kept up his rapid pace at the FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship, winning his fourth straight game to earn a spot in the semifinal stage. At the same time, the defending champion Wesley So is now in danger of missing the final-four after losing vital game against Nepomniachtchi.
FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022 Results Today, Round 3 Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Players Participants List, Standings, Points, Table, Prize Money And Live Stream
Nodirbek Abdusattorov dominates Group A; meanwhile, @MagnusCarlsen and @GMHikaru are tied for first in Group B at the end of the day. 👀#FischerRandom pic.twitter.com/MqYpagnFfJ
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Standings after Round 4.
Group A
1. Abdusattorov – 8 (7½ game pts)
2. Nepomniachtchi – 5 (5)
3. So – 3 (3)
4. Grétarsson – 0 (½)Group B
1. Carlsen – 6 (5½ game pts)
2. Nakamura – 6 (5)
3. Fedoseev – 4 (4)
4. Blübaum – 0 (1½)#FischerRandom
📷: Lennart Ootes pic.twitter.com/SBHXlWqLbg— Fischer Random Chess (@fischer_random) October 26, 2022
2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Format, Rules, Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, & Other Details
From October 25–30, 2022, this esteemed competition will take place in the Berjaya Reykjavik Natura Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland. Eight players are split into two groups of four each based on their seeding. Throughout the six rounds of the best-of-two double round robin competition, each player will face the other players in their respective group four times: twice with the black pieces and twice with the white pieces.
Each participant will have 25 minutes to finish their moves during the first 30 moves. Each player will have an additional 5 minutes to execute their movements starting with move 31, with each additional minute adding 5 seconds to the overall clock. 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of play, the players will be given the chance to consult a registered Second before being told where the pieces are. Players will receive two points for winning the two-game mini match, one point each for a tie, and zero points for a loss.
| Date | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 24th October | Monday | Opening Ceremony |
| 25th October | Tuesday | Round 1–2 |
| 26th October | Wednesday | Round 3–4 |
| 27th October | Thursday | Round 5–6 |
| 28th October | Friday | Rest day |
| 29th October | Saturday | Semifinals |
| 30th October | Sunday | Finals & Closing Ceremony |
2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Day 2 Results, Score, Winners, Standings, & Day 3 Schedule
Nodirbek Abdusattorov faced Hjorvar Steinn Gretarsson twice on Wednesday after defeating Wesley So and Ian Nepomniachtchi, on the first day of competition. After winning both of his matches against Gretarsson, 18-year-old Abdusattorov sealed his place in the semifinal with two rounds to spare. Meanwhile, Nepomniachtchi defeated reigning champion Wesley So in one round and drew in another round to sit second with 5 points after 4 rounds. So will need to win both of his matches on Thursday to move ahead of Nepo and qualify for semi-final.
In group B, Vladimir Fedoseev has remote chance of making it to the semifinals after staying unbeaten across two games against Hikaru Nakamura. Despite having a two-point deficit to co-leaders Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen in this variation, the Russian has shown that he is capable of competing head-to-head with them. On Wednesday, Carlsen defeated the underdog Matthias Bluebaum to amass 4/4 match points, which propelled him to first-place alongside Nakamura.
During Thursday’s Group B matches, reigning world champion Carlsen will play Fedoseev in Round 5 before clashing against Nakamura in Round 6. Elsewhere in Group A, reigning champion Wesley So will hope to win against both Abdusattorov & Gretarsson for securing berth in final-four.
FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Standings (After Day 2)
Group A Standings
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) | 2676 | 8 |
| 2 | Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE) | 2766 | 5 |
| 3 | Wesley So (USA) | 2784 | 3 |
| 4 | Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson (ISL) | 2520 | 0 |
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Hikaru Nakamura (USA) | 2789 | 6 |
| 2 | Magnus Carlsen (NOR) | 2834 | 6 |
| 3 | Vladimir Fedoseev (FIDE) | 2741 | 4 |
| 4 | Matthias Blübaum (GER) | 2637 | 0 |
According to their finishes, contestants will split the $400,000 total prize fund for the FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022. The winner of competition will receive a total prize pool of $150,000, while the runner-up will receive $85,000.
| Final Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $150,000 |
| 2nd | $85,000 |
| 3rd | $55,000 |
| 4th | $40,000 |
| 5th | $25,000 |
| 6th | $20,000 |
| 7th | $15,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream
Fans from all around the world can follow daily rounds online at chess24.com beginning at 8:00 PM. Sadly, no broadcasters will be airing the esteemed competition. Users of Chess24 and Chessbase can also simulate each move on a real-time interactive board. On Thursday, Round 5 & Round 6 matches of 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship will be played, which will also finalize line-up of semi-final stage.
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