We’re pleased to announce the schedule and venue of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022. The magnificent Palacio de Santoña, a centrally located historic building in Madrid, will become the venue of the most anticipated chess tournament of 2022. Built in 1730, this mansion boasts of distinguished carved granite baroque façade and is home to one of the most refined eclectic interiors in the Spanish capital. It is currently one of the headquarters of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.
Eight prominent grandmasters will compete for a top spot in a double round-robin (all play all) tournament from 16 June to 6 July. The schedule includes four free days, one after every three rounds:
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14-15 June 2022 |
Arrivals |
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1 day |
16 June 2022 |
Technical meeting and Opening Ceremony |
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2 day |
17 June 2022 |
Round 1 |
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3 day |
18 June 2022 |
Round 2 |
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4 day |
19 June 2022 |
Round 3 |
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5 day |
20 June 2022 |
Free day |
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6 day |
21 June 2022 |
Round 4 |
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7 day |
22 June 2022 |
Round 5 |
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8 day |
23 June 2022 |
Round 6 |
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9 day |
24 June 2022 |
Free day |
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10 day |
25 June 2022 |
Round 7 |
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11 day |
26 June 2022 |
Round 8 |
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12 day |
27 June 2022 |
Round 9 |
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13 day |
28 June 2022 |
Free day |
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14 day |
29 June 2022 |
Round 10 |
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15 day |
30 June 2022 |
Round 11 |
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16 day |
1 July 2022 |
Round 12 |
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17 day |
2 July 2022 |
Free day |
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18 day |
3 July 2022 |
Round 13 |
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19 day |
4 July 2022 |
Round 14 |
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20 day |
5 July 2022 |
Tie-breaks and Closing Ceremony |
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21 day |
6 July 2022 |
Departures |
The first place is all that matters as the tournament’s winner becomes the World Championship Challenger and acquires the right to face World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a match. You can follow the updates on the World Championship Cycle on our dedicated page: worldchampionshipcycle.fide.com/
