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Monday, 16 Sep 2024 16:57
FIDE WGP 2024-2025: Complete allocations published

FIDE has published the complete allocations for the WGP 2024–2025 series. Following consultations with renowned women chess players, the 2024–25 series introduced several notable format changes.

The 2024-2025 season includes six tournaments (up from four previously) held across the world, with each of 20 elite female players participating in three events. The overall prize fund for the Women's Grand Prix Series increased from 80,000 Euros to 120,000 Euros. The winner of the Grand Prix series will receive 30,000 Euros (up from 20,000 Euros), and the runner-up will be awarded 22,000 Euros (compared to the previous 16,000 Euros). 

The first leg of the 2024-2025 season held in Tbilisi, Georgia and saw the triumph of Alina Kashlinkaya, who took the lead in the overall standings. Shymkent, Kazakhstan will host the second tournament of the series from October 29 to November 9, 2024.

FIDE WGP official website: womengrandprix.fide.com/