Event Details

Jun 16, 2022 - Jul 5, 2022

Madrid, Spain

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to bring you all the excitement from the 2022 FIDE Candidates Tournament for their Today in Chess: Candidates Edition. The Candidates is an eight player double round-robin tournament being held in Madrid, Spain under the guidance of the International Chess Federation. With eight of the world’s top Grandmasters competing for a chance to challenge World Champion Magnus Carlsen for the world title, fans can expect a thrilling tournament to determine the future of the chess world.

Date Round Time* Event
Thursday, June 16 Opening Ceremony
Friday, June 17 8:00 AM Round 1
Saturday, June 18 8:00 AM Round 2
Sunday, June 19 8:00 AM Round 3
Monday, June 20 Rest Day
Tuesday, June 21 8:00 AM Round 4
Wednesday, June 22 8:00 AM Round 5
Thursday, June 23 8:00 AM Round 6
Friday, June 24 Rest Day
Saturday, June 25 8:00 AM Round 7
Sunday, June 26 8:00 AM Round 8
Monday, June 27 8:00 AM Round 9
Tuesday, June 28 Rest Day
Wednesday, June 29 8:00 AM Round 10
Thursday, June 30 8:00 AM Round 11
Friday, July 1 8:00 AM Round 12
Saturday, July 2 Rest Day
Sunday, July 3 8:00 AM Round 13
Monday, July 4 8:00 AM Round 14
Tuesday, July 5 Tie-breaks (if required)
Closing Ceremony

* All times listed are Central Time (CT).