FIDE announces World Rapid and Blitz 2018 Championships
Dear chess friends,
FIDE is happy to confirm the World Rapid and Blitz 2018 Championships to take place between December 25 (arrival day) and December 31 (departure day), with the prize giving ceremony on December 30 early evening.
While we are still finalizing the details in order to publish the official regulations next week, we found it essential to update our players, thus allowing them to plan their schedule accordingly.
FIDE is looking forward to stage an exceptional event, and let the strongest win!
FIDE is happy to confirm the World Rapid and Blitz 2018 Championships to take place between December 25 (arrival day) and December 31 (departure day), with the prize giving ceremony on December 30 early evening.
While we are still finalizing the details in order to publish the official regulations next week, we found it essential to update our players, thus allowing them to plan their schedule accordingly.
FIDE is looking forward to stage an exceptional event, and let the strongest win!