Since 2016, the Paris Rapid and Blitz tournament has been a part of the Grand Chess Tour and this year is no exception. Through the support of Kasparovchess, Vivendi, and Colliers International, Paris will host the second stop on the 2021 Grand Chess Tour and promises five days of excitement and fireworks. Eleven elite grandmasters will compete in 9 rounds of rapid chess and 18 rounds of blitz chess for a total prize fund of $150,000.
Fans can watch all the action exclusively on Kasparovchess.com and on Kasparovchess Twitch.tv channel.
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DATES |
June 16-23, 2021 |
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VENUES |
Mobilier National, Paris, France (Public is not allowed due to Covid-19 restrictions) |
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FORMAT |
10 Player Round Robin |
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PRIZE FUND |
$150,000 |
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Event |
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June 16 |
Player Arrival |
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June 17 |
Opening Ceremony |
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| June 18 | 2:00 PM |
Rapid Round 1 |
| 3:30 PM |
Rapid Round 2 |
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| 5:00 PM |
Rapid Round 3 |
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| June 19 | 2:00 PM |
Rapid Round 4 |
| 3:30 PM |
Rapid Round 5 |
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| 5:00 PM |
Rapid Round 6 |
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| June 20 | 2:00 PM |
Rapid Round 7 |
| 3:30 PM |
Rapid Round 8 |
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| 5:00 PM |
Rapid Round 9 |
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| June 21 | 2:00 PM |
Blitz Day 1 |
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June 22 |
2:00 PM |
Blitz Day 2 |
| 6:30 PM |
Playoffs |
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| 7:30 PM |
Closing Ceremony |
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June 23 |
Player Departure |
*All times are local time, CEST*
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Place |
Prize |
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| 1st | $37,500 |
| 2nd | $25,000 |
| 3rd | $20,000 |
| 4th | $15,000 |
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5th |
$12,500 |
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6th |
$10,000 |
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7th |
$9,000 |
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8th |
$8,000 |
| 9th | $7,000 |
| 10th | $6,000 |