FIDE on World Rapid and Blitz World Championships
Dear chess friends,
We are doing our utmost to stage the World Rapid and Blitz Championships this year, and we know players are really looking forward to it. At the same time, FIDE shall ensure that all eligible participants can take part in the Championships regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, race or gender.
We apologize for the delay and certainly expect to have an event confirmed this week, and we will update the chess community accordingly.