The Chessable Masters is the fourth of nine events on the 2022 Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, and it’s down to the final day of a nail-biting final, we take a look at the latest final results, scores, prize money and other details of the tournament
By blasting into his maiden Meltwater Champions Chess Tour final, India’s kid prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa cemented his place at the top of the international chess standings. Pragg is facing world number two Ding Liren in the final of the 2022 Chessable Masters and despite trailing 1.5-2.5 after first day of final, Pragg has solid chances of sealing the win.
The final will be played again today, with the teenager needing to win the second match in order to force a tiebreak. At 18:00 CEST, the game will begin.
2022 Chessable Masters Tournament Rules and Format
Beginning with move 1, the players have 15 minutes to complete all of their movements, plus a 10-second increment. A win received 3 points in the preliminary round, while a tie earned 1 point.
If a tiebreaker is necessary, the players will play two 5+3 games and, if necessary, a single Armageddon game, in which White has 5 minutes and Black has 4, and a tie results in Black winning. Before move 40, no draw offers are permitted.
Chessable Masters 2022 Final Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa vs Ding Liren Day 1 Results, Schedule, Date, Time, Score, Prize Money And Live Stream
The tournament began from May 19 and will end on May 26 with the second day of final, with games starting at 16:00 GMT each day (21:30 IST). The action is being aired live from the chess24 studio in Oslo, with commentary. The last four matches of the final between Pragg and Ding Liren will be broadcast live today for fans to watch.
26th May: Finals
Chessable Masters 2022 Prize Money Pool Breakdown
The in-game prizes might reach $90,000, with the remaining prize money given according to the players’ positions. The total prize fund for this tournament is $150,000.
| 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 |
Chessable Masters 2022 Chess Quarter-Final Results and Semi-final Schedule
Ding Liren began the final of the Chessable Masters by putting Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, 16, to the test just hours after the brilliant child took a real-life school exam. With a smooth and polished display, the Chinese star demonstrated why he is ranked world number two, winning the first of two four-round matches in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour’s first all-Asian final with a score of 2.5-1.5.
The second match will be played tomorrow, with tiebreaks used if necessary to determine the tournament victor.
Final Day 1 Results
Praggnanandhaa 1.5-2.5 Ding Liren
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream
Fans can follow the match live on the chess24 YouTube channel or on their official website, which includes an interactive board.
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