Hikaru Nakamura’s decisive victory over incumbent world champion Magnus Carlsen marked the beginning of the 2022 edition of the renowned FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship, here, we examine the tournament’s format, timetable, players, prize money, standings
Nodirbek Abdusattorov was the big winner during opening day of 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship as he secured victories against reigning champion Wesley So and World Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi to sit top of Group A with 4/4 points.
FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022 Results Today, Round 2 Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Players Participants List, Standings, Points, Table, Prize Money, Live Stream
After two rounds, consisting of two-game matches, Abdusattorov and Nakamura lead Group A and B respectively.
Standings
Group A
Abdusattorov – 4
So – 2
Nepomniachtchi – 2
Grétarsson – 0Group B
Nakamura – 4
Carlsen – 2
Fedoseev – 2
Blübaum – 0📷: Lennart Ootes & David Llada pic.twitter.com/otjjlZi46o
— Fischer Random Chess (@fischer_random) October 25, 2022
Round 2 has concluded. #FischerRandom
Results:
Nepomniachtchi 2-0 Grétarsson
So ½-1½ Abdusattorov
Fedoseev 1½-½ Blübaum
Nakamura 1½-½ Carlsen📷: Lennart Ootes pic.twitter.com/EshsrbkGO8
— Fischer Random Chess (@fischer_random) October 25, 2022
2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Format, Rules, Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, & Other Details
This prestigious competition is being held at the Berjaya Reykjavik Natura Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland from October 25–30, 2022. Based on their seeding, eight players are divided into two groups of four each. Each player faced the other members of their respective group four times throughout the six rounds of the best-of-two double round robin tournament: twice with the black pieces and twice with the white pieces.
For the first 30 moves, each player will have 25 minutes to complete their moves. After that, each player will have an additional 5 minutes to complete their moves, with each additional minute adding 5 seconds to the total time starting with move 31. The players will be given the opportunity to consult a registered Second 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play before learning the position of the pieces. Players will receive 2 points for winning the two-game mini match, 1 point apiece for a draw, and 0 points for a defeat, with a score of 1.5-0.5 in the mini match being recorded as a victory of 2-0. For each pair of players in the group, there will be two of these mini matches. There will be a best-of-four-game format in the knockout round.
| 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 1 Results, Score, Winners, Standings, & Day 2 Schedule
Nodirbek Abdusattorov, the current World Rapid champion, got off to a great start at 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship by defeating World Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in Round 1. Then, in the second round, he defeated reigning champion Wesley So to secure second straight victory to claim an early-lead of Group A. Meanwhile in Group B, Hikaru Nakamura won both of his matches to sit first after first round matches. Nakamura defeated Blubaum in first round with ease and followed it with a superb win against reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen to finish first day with 4/4 points.
Wesley So defeated Hjorvar Gretarsson in their encounter with a decisive victory in just 19 moves. In the meantime, Carlsen overcame Fedoseev in their first-round matchup. On Wednesday, 3rd & 4th round matches will be played starting from 8:00 PM PT (9:00 PM CEST) where Magnus Carlsen will attempt to overtake Nakamura as group leader and qualify for semi-finals. Elsewhere, reigning champion Wesley So will play Ian Nepomniachtchi on Wednesday in a clash of heavyweights.
FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Standings (After Day 1)
Group A Standings
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) | 2676 | 4 |
| 2 | Wesley So (USA) | 2784 | 2 |
| 3 | Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE) | 2766 | 2 |
| 4 | Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson (ISL) | 2520 | 0 |
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Hikaru Nakamura (USA) | 2789 | 4 |
| 2 | Magnus Carlsen (NOR) | 2834 | 2 |
| 3 | Vladimir Fedoseev (FIDE) | 2741 | 2 |
| 4 | Matthias Blübaum (GER) | 2637 | 0 |
The $400,000 total prize pool for the FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022 will be divided among competitors based on their finishes. A prize fund totaling $150,000 will be awarded to the competition’s winner, while $85,000 will go to the runner-up.
| 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
Starting at 8:00 PM, fans from across the world can watch the daily rounds online at chess24.com. Sadly, there won’t be any broadcasters showing the prestigious competition. Additionally, users of Chessbase and Chess24 can simulate every move on a live interactive board.
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