Much-anticipated 2022 Aimchess Rapid Cup chess continued on Tuesday with one-sided quarterfinal ties as semi-final line-up was finalized with none of the Indian GMs making the cut, we take a look at the latest results, semi-final schedule, date, time, format, list of participants, standings, prize money, and streaming details
In the 2022 Aimchess Rapid semifinal, Duda and Carlsen will play each other, and the other semifinal will include Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan and Richard Rapport of Romania, both of whom overcame adolescent prodigies.
Aimchess Rapid Chess 2022 Results Today, Semi-Finals Schedule, Date, Time, Draw, Score, Standings And Live Stream Meltwater Champions Tour Leg 8
Magnus Carlsen is the WINNER of the MELTWATER CHAMPIONS CHESS TOUR 2022 season, with a tournament to spare!
Truly the GOAT 🐐 #ChessChamps @MagnusCarlsen @Meltwater @chess24com pic.twitter.com/ZxZbDYnTmE
— Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (@ChampChessTour) October 18, 2022
The old-timers proved best today knocking out the young guns. This is your semi-finals of the Aimchess Rapid! #ChessChamps pic.twitter.com/rSVGwZVQRW
— Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (@ChampChessTour) October 18, 2022
Congratulations to @MagnusCarlsen on winning the 2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour — and a $50,000 bonus — with a tournament to spare!
After beating Arjun Erigaisi he plays Jan-Krzysztof Duda in tomorrow's #AimchessRapid semi-finals: https://t.co/7Xs6V03ynx #ChessChamps pic.twitter.com/hwzI9EuXZe— chess24.com (@chess24com) October 18, 2022
2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Format, Schedule, Date, Time, & Participants
The eighth game on the $1.6 million 2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour is the Aimchess Rapid, which takes place from October 14 to October 21. Following the conclusion of the preliminary round’s four-day round-robin format, half of the field of 16 players has advanced to the next stage. In contrast to the quarterfinal and semifinal, which are planned over one day and four matches, the tournament final will take place over two days with four matches being played on each day.
Following is the full schedule of ongoing 2022 Aimchess Rapid tournament:
October 19: Semi-finals
20th October to 21st October: Finals
2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid Quarterfinal Results, Score, Semi-final Schedule, & Prelims Standings
Experienced GMs Magnus Carlsen, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, and Richard Rapport eliminated youngsters like Arjun Erigaisi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Gukesh Dommaraju in turn, respectively, in the quarterfinals of 2022 Aimchess Rapid event. Meanwhile, preliminary stage winner Jan-Krzysztof Duda defeated experienced Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi in another quarterfinal.
Following his 2.5-0.5 quarterfinal victory over Arjun Erigaisi, Carlsen has sealed his spot in last-four where he will clash against Duda. Jan-Krzysztof Duda, who is currently in clear second place on the overall tour standings, advanced to the semifinals of 2022 Aimchess Rapid by defeating Vidit Gujrathi by score of 2.5-1.5. Elsehwere, Richard Rapport will face Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in another semi-final on Wednesday. During their respective quarterfinal clash, Rapport defeated Gukesh Dommaraju by score of 2.5-1.5 and Shakh defeated reigning world rapid champion Nodirbek Abdusattorov by 2.5-0.5 margin. With following outcomes, no Indian participant has managed to qualify for semi-final of 2022 Aimchess Rapid.
Magnus Carlsen stormed into the semifinals of 2022 Aimchess Rapid to clinch the overall Meltwater Champions Chess Tour championship for the second consecutive year, and this time with one event remaining. Norway’s top-ranked player in the world, who was attempting to complete a hat-trick of victory in the Tour’s penultimate event, won $50,000 in addition to his $192,000 total earnings to date and the title of 2022 Tour Champion.
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 Schedule
Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Richard Rapport
Meltwater Champions Chess Tour: Leg 8 – Aimchess Rapid 2022 Prize Money Pool Distribution
Up to $90,000 in game prizes are available, and the remaining funds will be distributed among the competitors based on their finishes. The tournament offers a $150,000 total prize fund, with a $25,000 grand prize going to the winner.
| 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
The semi-final matches of ongoing 2022 Aimchess Rapid competition will be streamed live on Wednesday on the chess24 official YouTube channel for viewers across the world. Additionally, spectators will be able to duplicate and relive each move thanks to an interactive board on the official Chess24 website.