We examine latest results, open bracket semi-final schedule, updated standings, prize money, & streaming details from the 2023 FIDE World Cup, which saw Magnus Carlsen qualify for his first-ever World Cup final by defeating Abasov Nijat in the semi-final
Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Nijat Abasov by a score of 1.5–0.5 to secure his place in the 2023 FIDE World Cup final. Abasov put forth a brave effort to keep his world championship dreams alive on Sunday, playing an almost flawless game, but Carlsen stayed with him the entire way, drawing the game and earning himself a day off before the $110,000 title match. Meanwhile, Fabiano Caruana was not fooled by the Catalan Opening of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and the American’s excellent preparation allowed him to exert pressure on his rival with the black pieces.
FIDE World Cup Chess 2023 results today, semi-final schedule, date, time, finalists, live stream telecast where to watch online
Anna Muzychuk clinches third place at the 2023 FIDE Women's World Cup, as well as a ticket to the Women's Candidates tournament next year, with a draw against former women's world champion Tan Zhongyi to win their match 1.5-0.5.
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— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 20, 2023
On Sunday, Abasov Nijat played his second game of the semi-final tie against Magnus Carlsen using white pieces and despite his best attempts, he had to settle for a draw. Since Carlsen had defeated Nijat in the first game, this result meant that Carlsen won the semi-final tie by score of 1.5-0.5 and qualified for his maiden FIDE World Cup final. In the other semi-final tie, Fabiano Caruana failed to snatch a victory against Praggnanandhaa and since both games of this semi-final tie ended in draw, the winner will be decided through Monday’s tiebreaks. It is confirmed that the winner of this tiebreaker will clash against Magnus Carlsen with the championship at stake.
Elsewhere, the women’s tournament final will be also decided via tiebreaks after Aleksandra Goryachkina drew both of her games against Nurgyul Salimova and score remained 1-1 after two games. On Monday, the women’s bracket final tiebreaks will be played and the winner will be crowned as the 2023 FIDE Women’s World Cup winner. On the other hand, Anna Muzychuk finished in third-place of the women’s bracket after winning 1.5-0.5 against Tan Zhongyi.
For knowing latest information from the open bracket semi-final and women’s bracket final, interested fans can visit the official website.
FIDE World Cup 2023: Open Tournament Semi-Final Updates
- Carlsen Magnus 1.5-0.5 Abasov Nijat
- Caruana Fabiano 0.5-0.5 Praggnanandhaa R
2023 FIDE World Cup: Women’s Tournament Final Update
- Salimova Nurgyul 1-1 Goryachkina Aleksandra
FIDE World Cup 2023: prize money & live stream telecast
Notably, the prize money for the 2023 FIDE World Cup will total $2,510,520 including the $676,000 prize pool of the women’s tournament and the $1,834,000 prize money from the open bracket. It is confirmed that the open bracket champion will bag significant payout of $110,000.
| 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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