FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships Qatar 2025.

Category: Sports (Chess)

Location: Qatar University

Date: 25 December – 31 December 2025

Time: Games are typically scheduled to start in the early to mid-afternoon (e.g., 2:00 PM) and run for several hours daily, with specific timings dependent on the tournament schedule for the Rapid and Blitz sections.

Ticket Purchase: To be confirmed (TBC) for spectator entry; player registration is required for participation.

Price: TBC (For spectators; player fees apply)

Website link: https://calendar.fide.com/calendar.php?id=2645

Details: This is a major global chess event organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), drawing the world's top male and female chess Grandmasters to compete in fast-paced formats. The tournament features the World Rapid Championship and the World Blitz Championship, demanding both exceptional skill and time management. The total combined prize fund for the event is approximately one million euros ($1,000,000), making it one of the most lucrative prizes in professional chess.

Disclaimer: Please check the official event websites or the organizing entity (e.g., Visit Qatar, Platinumlist, the specific venue) for any last-minute changes to dates, times, prices, and locations before making plans or purchases. All details listed above are compiled from available public announcements and are subject to change by the event organizers without prior notice.