The 14th world champion Vladimir Kramnik, who had announced his retirement at the beginning of the year, decided to take part in the blitz championship as well.
Tournament schedule:
December 25 — Opening Ceremony
December 26-28 — Rapid competition
December 29-30 — Blitz competition.
All the players rated at least 2550 (men) and 2250 (women) in any of FIDE rating lists (standard, rapid or blitz) from January to December of 2019, national champions as well as nominees by the organizers are eligible for participation in the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships.
The entry fee in open competitions is USD 100 before December 11 and USD 200 after this date. In women’s competitions, the entry fee is USD 50 before December 11 and USD 100 after this date.
Online registration