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Armageddon Grand Finale

14—20 sept
Watch & pray for your favorite GMs
€200,000
Grand Finale Fund
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Welcome to Armageddon (this is chess like you’ve never seen before!). It’s the Grand Finale now that determines who is one of the fastest-thinking humans on Earth is. Leave
and we will let you know when to tune in for the show, the winner will also send you a special ‘thank you’ for watching
Rules for Online Regional Cups 
Rules for OTB events 
W. So
2765, USA
J. Duda
2751, POL
R. Rapport
2748, ROU
N. Abdusattorov
2708, UZB
S. Shankland
2668, USA
G. Dommaraju
2659, IND
B. Assaubayeva
2478, KAZ
H. Koneru
2448, IND

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Armageddon
series schedule

MonthDatesTimeEventStatusPrize fund
Mar ’236—1219:00 CESTChampionship Series: AmericasWatch€ 50,000
Apr3—920:00 CESTChampionship Series: Asia and OceaniaWatch€ 50,000
May8—1419:00 CESTChampionship Series: Women’s WeekWatch€ 50,000
Jun12—1819:00 CESTChampionship Series: Europe and AfricaWatch€ 50,000
Sep14—2019:00 CESTChampionship Series: Grand FinaleWatch€ 200,000

Armageddon format

  • 8 players in each event

  • Double elimination

  • Two blitz games (time control 3'' + 2')

  • In case of a tie, an Armageddon tie-break is played

Armageddon Studio in Berlin

The Armageddon Championship Series is taking place at the purpose-built studio at the World Chess Club in the heart of Berlin. Eight the world’s top grandmasters, the two winners of each regional stage, will meet each other in the Grand Finale over the board.

Armageddon Studio in the World Chess Club Berlin

ARMAGEDDON CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

Grand Finale
Americas
Asia & Oceania
Women's Week
Europe & Africa
Grand Finale

Where to watch

Make sure not to miss out on the excitement of the Armageddon Championship Series! In addition to the online broadcast, you can also catch all the live action between September 14-20, starting at 7 pm CEST, on several TV channels and platforms.

If you miss the live broadcast, you can still catch the highlights program showcasing the tournament's most exhilarating moments. Get ready to witness chess like never before!

CountryChannelBroadcast Type
AustraliaFox AustraliaDaily live, Highlights
BulgariaNational TelevisionHighlights
CroatiaKreator/GP1Highlights
CroatiaSPTVHighlights
EMEACNBCHighlights
GermanyDie WeltDaily live, Highlights
Hong KongbeIN SportsDaily live, Highlights
Indonesia/Philippines beIN Sports beIN SportsDaily live, Highlights
IsraelOne IsraelDaily live, Highlights
IsraelSport 1+2Daily live, Highlights

Partners

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Official Cybersecurity Partner

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Official Gaming Partner

FIDE Online Arena is the exclusive online chess gaming platform that awards online ratings recognized by FIDE. It hosts rated tournaments and games 24 hours per day. The platform runs an advanced fairplay engine. Play official games at chessarena.com.

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Official Partner

Chess & Company is a leading sponsorship agency dedicated to cultivating global chess audiences. With years of experience, the agency has a strong track record of helping brands find the right opportunities to increase product and brand visibility. Whether a brand is looking to sponsor a major tournament, partner with a top chess player, or create a chess-themed marketing campaign, Chess & Company has the best expertise. By working with Chess & Company, brands can access the vast and growing audience of chess enthusiasts around the world, and make an impact in a unique and engaging way.

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Questions and answers

  1. Is it possible for me to attend the Armageddon Championship Series venue in Berlin?

  2. Will there be a program featuring grandmasters?

  3. Where can I find a live stream or broadcast of the Armageddon Championship Series?

  4. What were the results of the online qualification tournaments?

  5. What is the process for obtaining press and media accreditation for the Armageddon Championship Series?

  6. What is the process for requesting interviews with the organization or grandmasters?

  7. What is the reason for the Armageddon Championship Series?

  8. How can I follow the tournament online?

How to become our partner

If you wish to know more about our partnership opportunities please contact our Head of Partnerships at panteleeva@worldchess.com.

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