Today in Chess: 2022 FIDE Candidates

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The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to bring you all the excitement from the 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament for their Today in Chess: Candidates Edition. The Candidates is an eight player double round-robin tournament being held in Madrid, Spain under the guidance of the International Chess Federation. With eight of the world's top Grandmasters competing for a chance to challenge World Champion Magnus Carlsen for the world title, fans can expect a thrilling tournament to determine the future of the chess world.

At A Glance
Dates June 16 - July 5, 2022
Location Madrid, Spain
Format 8-Player Double Round Robin
Prize Fund €500,000

 

Date Round Time* Event
Thursday, June 16
Opening Ceremony
FridayJune 17
8:00 AM Round 1
Saturday, June 18
8:00 AM
Round 2
Sunday, June 19 8:00 AM
Round 3
Monday, June 20 Rest Day
Tuesday, June 21 8:00 AM Round 4
Wednesday, June 22 8:00 AM
Round 5
ThursdayJune 23 8:00 AM Round 6
Friday, June 24 Rest Day
Saturday, June 25 8:00 AM Round 7
SundayJune 26 8:00 AM Round 8
MondayJune 27 8:00 AM Round 9
TuesdayJune 28 Rest Day
WednesdayJune 29 8:00 AM Round 10
ThursdayJune 30 8:00 AM Round 11
Friday, July 1 8:00 AM Round 12
Saturday, July 2 Rest Day
Sunday, July 3 8:00 AM Round 13
Monday, July 4 8:00 AM Round 14
Tuesday, July 5 Tie-breaks (if required)
Closing Ceremony

* All times listed are Central Time (CT).