8 November 2023

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2023 to Take Place in Samarkand

The event will be held on 26-30 December.

Photo: Ekrem Canli
Photo: Ekrem Canli


The ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is set to host the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships from December 26 to 30. This five-day tournament will gather the world's top chess players, vying for the title of the World Champion in Rapid and Blitz across the Open and Women's categories.

More details, including information about registration, hotels, and visas, will be published by November 15.

Regulations for the Open event

Regulations for the Women's event

Detailed information