Today in Chess: 2022 FIDE Candidates
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.
| 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 | |
| Friday, June 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 |
| Thursday, June 23 | 8:00 AM | Round 6 |
| Friday, June 24 | Rest Day | |
| Saturday, June 25 | 8:00 AM | Round 7 |
| Sunday, June 26 | 8:00 AM | Round 8 |
| Monday, June 27 | 8:00 AM | Round 9 |
| Tuesday, June 28 | Rest Day | |
| Wednesday, June 29 | 8:00 AM | Round 10 |
| Thursday, June 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).
