Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Magnus Carlsen finished as group winners of their respective group to qualify for semi-final stage of 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship, here, we examine the tournament’s format, timetable, players, prize money, standings
2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship’s final day of group play saw three of the strong favorites advance to semi-final stage, where they joined Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Hikaru Nakamura all qualified for the last four, but reigning champion Wesley So was unable to rebound from his weak performance earlier in the competition.
World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022 Results Today, Semi-Final Schedule, Date, Time, Qualified Players List, Standings, Points Table, Prize Money And Live Stream
It's Abdusattorov-Nakamura and Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi in Saturday's #FischerRandom World Championship semi-finals! The other players will also face off for the remaining places #c24live pic.twitter.com/Otuj69w4vU
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The final standings of the group stages look as follows, after Bluebaum won the last game to finish: https://t.co/ZoEpq7SWKY #FischerRandom #c24live pic.twitter.com/Qj8eBCMtTe
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2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Format, Rules, Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, & Other Details
The Berjaya Reykjavik Natura Hotel in Reykjavik city of Iceland will host this prestigious competition from October 25–30, 2022. On the basis of their seeding, eight players were divided into two groups of four each and in the end, each group’s top two players were chosen and advanced to semifinal round.
During the first 30 movements, each participant will have 25 minutes to complete their moves. Starting with move 31, each player will have an additional 5 minutes to complete their moves, with each extra minute adding 5 seconds to the overall clock. The players will be given the opportunity to speak with a registered Second 15 minutes before the game is set to begin before being informed of location of the pieces.
| 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 3 Results, Score, Winners, Standings, & Semi-final Schedule
Ian Nepomnitachi suffered another defeat against Nodirbek Abdusattorov during last day of Group A matches at FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship, which ensured Abdusattorov’s position as group winner. After drawing his must-win match against Gretarsson, reigning champion Wesley So moved to the brink of elimination. Despite stunning Abdusattorov in last round, So finished in third-place with 6 points as fellow rival Nepo finished with 7 points after defeating Gretarsson in his last-round tie. Following these results, Nepominachtchi will join Abdusattorov in semi-final stage as representatives from Group A.
In group B, Carlsen defeated Fedoseev and drew against to finish with 10 match points, which propelled him to first-place alongside Nakamura. Despite having outside chance of qualifying for semi-final, Fedoseev squandered his chances after he lost against Carlsen and drew versus bottom-placed Blubaum. With these results, Carlsen qualified for semi-final as group winner while Nakamura advanced as second-placed finisher.
During Saturday’s semi-final matches, reigning world champion Carlsen will play Ian Nepomniachtchi in rematch of last year’s world title final. Meanwhile, in-form teenage prodigy Abdusattorov will face-off against Hikaru Nakamura for securing berth in final.
Semi-final Schedule (29th October Matches)
Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Hikaru Nakamura
FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship Standings (After Day 3)
Group A Standings
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) | 2676 | 10 |
| 2 | Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE) | 2766 | 7 |
| 3 | Wesley So (USA) | 2784 | 6 |
| 4 | Hjörvar Steinn Grétarsson (ISL) | 2520 | 1 |
| Rank | Player | Rapid Rating | Points |
| 1 | Hikaru Nakamura (USA) | 2789 | 9 |
| 2 | Magnus Carlsen (NOR) | 2834 | 9 |
| 3 | Vladimir Fedoseev (FIDE) | 2741 | 5 |
| 4 | Matthias Blübaum (GER) | 2637 | 1 |
Participants will divide the $400,000 total prize pool for the FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship 2022 in accordance with how they place. The competition’s winner will take home $150,000 in total prize money, while the runner-up will take home $85,000. After failing to qualify for semi-final, Wesley So has to give his best in upcoming 5th-8th place play-off matches to bag $25,000 prize money, which will be given to 5th place finisher.
| 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
On chess24.com, fans around the world will be able to enjoy much-anticipated Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi, which is one of the semi-final games being contested in 2022 FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship. Unfortunately, no broadcasters will air the prestigious competition but users of Chess24 and Chessbase can also simulate each move via liver interactive board feature. Abdusattorov vs. Nakamura will be the other semi-final match scheduled for Saturday.
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