We examine latest results, open bracket final schedule, date, time, updated standings, prize money and streaming details from the 2023 FIDE World Cup, which saw Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa reach the final with a memorable victory against American veteran Fabiano Caruana
At the 2023 FIDE World Cup, Indian youngster Praggnanandhaa managed to stun Fabiano Caruana by beating him 3.5-2.5 in the semi-final tiebreaker. With this victory, he has sealed his berth in the final against Magnus Carlsen and the upcoming game’s winner will be crowned as the World Cup Champion.
FIDE World Cup Chess 2023 Magnus Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa final schedule, date, time, results, format, prize money and live stream telecast
The winner of the 2023 FIDE Women's World Cup, GM Aleksandra Goryachkina. Portrait by Stev Bonhage. pic.twitter.com/Hw7HFYxqq8
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On Monday, Indian prodigy played against Fabiano Caruana in the 2023 FIDE World Cup semi-final tiebreaker after their tie ended 1-1 following two games. Although fans expected Caruana to emerge victorious, Praggnanandhaa showcased his tenacity and managed to draw first four games of the tiebreaker. Following this, he won the fifth game using white pieces and established 3-2 lead with just one game to spare. In the sixth game, Caruana played using white pieces and dominated for the majority of the game but, Praggnanandhaa managed to tie this game for retaining his lead. Following this 1-1 (3.5-2.5) victory against Fabiano Caruana, Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the championship match, where he will face-off against top-seed Magnus Carlsen.
Meanwhile, Aleksandra Goryachkina clinched the women’s tournament title following her tiebreaker win against Nurgyul Salimova by score of 1.5-0.5 in the final. After the first two games ended in a tie, tiebreaker was required to decide the champion and in the first game of the tiebreaker, in-form Nurgyul made some fatal errors and succumbed to defeat. Despite her best efforts in the second game, Nurgyul settled for a draw and ultimately, Goryachkina won the championship match 2.5-1.5 to bag $50,000.
To view latest reports regarding the open bracket final and women’s bracket final, fans may visit the official website
FIDE World Cup 2023: Open Tournament Final
- Carlsen Magnus vs Praggnanandhaa R
2023 FIDE World Cup: Women’s Tournament Final Update
- Salimova Nurgyul 1-1 (1.5-2.5) Goryachkina Aleksandra
FIDE World Cup 2023: prize money & live stream telecast
Interestingly, the total prize money for the 2023 FIDE World Cup will be $2,510,520, which includes the $1,834,000 prize money from the open bracket and the $676,000 prize pool from the women’s competition. It is official that the winner of the open bracket will receive a substantial payment of $110,000. Meanwhile, Aleksandra Goryachkina will return home with prize money of $50,000 after winning the Women’s Tournament.
| Ranking | Prizes | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 78 × 3,000 | 234,000 |
| Round 2 | 64 × 6,000 | 384,000 |
| Round 3 | 32 × 10,000 | 320,000 |
| Round 4 | 16 × 16,000 | 256,000 |
| Round 5 | 8 × 25,000 | 200,000 |
| Round 6 | 4 × 35,000 | 140,000 |
| 4th place | 1 × 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 3rd place | 1 × 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Runner-up | 1 × 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Winner | 1 × 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Total | 1,834,000 | |
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