The 2024 FIDE World School Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships began today in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, kicking off an exciting week of chess for over 250 young players from around the world.
The opening ceremony at the International Hotel featured inspiring speeches and electrifying cultural performances. Notably, the 1st Vice President of the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, Husan Turdialiev, emphasized the vital role of junior chess in developing future leaders. It was followed by the national dances and the laser show.
The championship features tournaments in various age groups, ranging from U9 to U20. Young players will compete in both rapid (15 minutes + 10 seconds increment) and blitz (3 minutes + 2 seconds increment) formats over the course of the week. Live broadcasts and continuously updated results are available here:
https://lichess.org/broadcast/-/Xk9fngNu
https://lichess.org/broadcast/-/NxNWXEtu
With a strong start and an impressive line-up of young players, the tournament promises to show exciting performances by future stars of the game.
Photos: Uzbekistan Chess Federation
