The Armageddon Championship Series, renowned for its intense competition and jaw-dropping moments, has been a thrilling journey leading up to this defining moment. This prestigious tournament brings together some of the world's most exceptional chess players who will engage in fantastic battles under immense time pressure, making it the most dramatic chess format ever witnessed.
Every match is brought to life with captivating play-by-play commentary, providing in-depth analysis and expert insights into the players' strategies and thought processes. Accompanying the commentary is sideline coverage, where reporters interview players, capture their emotions, and delve into the tactical intricacies of each game.
The stakes are incredibly high, as the players vie not only for glory but also for a share of the $200,000 prize fund.
1st
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
2nd
Wesley So
3rd
Richard Rapport
8 players
from 6 countries
All offline tournaments are organized as double-elimination tournaments with 8 players.
Each match consists of two blitz games (3 minutes plus 2-second increment for each move). In case the winner is not determined by the blitz games, the players will play an Armageddon format game (5 minutes for White, 4 minutes for Black).
Every day at 19:00 CEST. September 14th — September 20th.