The second World Corporate Chess Championship is set to take place in New York with eight teams qualifying after a fierce online competition. During the qualification stage, 64 teams from 46 companies and 26 countries across four continents battled it out for a spot in the finals. Among the participants were top global corporations such as Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, and UBS.
While most teams consisted of amateur players and enthusiasts, each team had the option to include one player with a FIDE rating of over 2400 points. Some even recruited Grandmasters such as Jan-Krzysztof Duda and WGM Jolanta Zawadzka. After engaging in online tournaments in rapid and blitz formats, the final eight contenders were determined.
The companies that have successfully qualified for the World Corporate Chess Championship finals will compete in a series of over-the-board matches from June 15 to 17 in New York. The tournament will consist of a group stage and an intense playoff stage, promising an exciting competition for participants and spectators alike.
Finalists will have their travel and accommodation expenses covered in New York, and each qualifying team will also secure four seats for an online simultaneous chess match against a participant from the FIDE Candidates Tournament. For more information on the event, including results and regulations, visit the official website of the World Corporate Chess Championship.
The online qualification stage was highly competitive with many teams vying for a spot in the finals. With top global corporations like Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, and UBS participating alongside smaller companies from around the world, it was clear that this championship would be anything but your average corporate chess tournament.
Each team had access to one player with a FIDE rating above 2400 points which allowed them to bring some level of expertise to their squads.
After engaging in intense online tournaments in rapid and blitz formats, eight teams emerged victorious.
These eight teams will now prepare for the highly anticipated finals which will take place from June 15th to June 17th in New York City.
The tournament promises to be an exciting showdown between some of the best corporate chess minds from around the world.
Not only will these eight teams battle it out on over-the-board matches but they will also get to participate in an intense playoff stage which is sure to keep everyone on edge.
For those who are interested in learning more about this championship or want to see what kind of excitement awaits them at this year’s tournament check out our official website where you can find all of your information needs met!
