New York, USA
November 11–30, 2016
Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen
Norway
Sergey Karjakin
Sergey Karjakin
Russia

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Championship

Players Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin

The World Chess Championship Match 2016, held from 11 to 30 November, will be contested by 25 year old reigning champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and his challenger, 26 year old Sergey Karjakin of Russia — and this is the first time that two players who have come of age in the computer era are fighting for the title and represent a generational shift in chess.

The contest consists of 12 games, with every move avidly followed and analyzed by a global audience of hundreds of millions of chess fans. To win, a player must reach a score of 6.5 points. After 12 rounds, if the score is even, there will be tie-breaks.


FIDE and Agon Limited will provide an exclusive live broadcast of the Match through its worldchess.com website. This is going to be the first Championship Match for the smartphone generation — a battle of minds witnessed and enjoyed by countless chess fans who play the game online every day.

Schedule

November 2016

  • Friday
    11
    Game 1
    Veterans Day
  • Saturday
    12
    Game 2
  • Sunday
    13
    Rest Day
  • Monday
    14
    Game 3
  • Tuesday
    15
    Game 4
  • Wednesday
    16
    Rest Day
  • Thursday
    17
    Game 5
  • Friday
    18
    Game 6
  • Saturday
    19
    Rest Day
  • Sunday
    20
    Game 7
  • Monday
    21
    Game 8
  • Tuesday
    22
    Rest Day
  • Wednesday
    23
    Game 9
  • Thursday
    24
    Game 10
    Thanksgiving
  • Friday
    25
    Rest Day
    Thanksgiving Weekend
  • Saturday
    26
    Game 11
    Thanksgiving Weekend
  • Sunday
    27
    Rest Day
    Thanksgiving Weekend
  • Monday
    28
    Game 12
  • Tuesday
    29
    Rest Day
  • Wednesday
    30
    Tie Breaks

Visit

The Seaport District, New York City’s popular neighborhood, is located on the East River in Lower Manhattan with unparalleled views of the Brooklyn Bridge. The rich history as New York’s original commercial hub and its storied waterfront location make the Seaport District one of New York City’s most unique settings. 

Travel+Leisure recently named the Seaport the 22nd most visited tourist attraction in the world. Adjacent to the Financial District, the Seaport is only minutes-walk from Wall Street.

The Match arena is being built within the historic Fulton Market building, and will feature a dedicated Spectator and VIP Lounges with panoramic view of the Brooklyn Bridge, retail space, café, TV studios and much more.

Tickets to the Match will go on sale through Ticketmaster soon. Single day, family and season passes will be available. Sign up for more information and updates.

The World Chess Championship Match 2016 is one of the most expected and prestigious events on the sporting and social calendar. Enjoy unprecedented networking opportunities in a luxurious setting. With a range of stunning hospitality packages available, this is the one event where you can treat your guests to an unforgettable experience. What better way to reward staff or impress clients than by hosting a meeting or event in a truly unique place.

The partner of Agon Limited is CAA Premium Experience, which exclusively present hospitality packages specially elaborated for the Championship VIP and corporate guests.

Being the most intellectual and elegant sport games, chess definitely deserves an appropriate ambiance. Elegantly decorated comfortable VIP lounge with the separate entrance, individual service and the finely selected society promised and unforgettable social and intelligent experience – the one that only chess can give.

For more information please contact CAA Premium Experience: worldchesschamp@caa.com
+1-646-690-5500

The World Chess Federation (FIDE) is the governing body of the World Chess Championship Match. For the purpose of creating the rules and regulations, communicating with the players and negotiating with the organizer, the FIDE President has nominated the FIDE Commission for World Championships and Olympiads (hereinafter referred to as WCOC). Upon recommendation by the WCOC, the body responsible for any changes to the regulations of the World Championship Cycle events is the FIDE Presidential Board.

The World Chess Championship Match (hereinafter referred to as FWCM) is the final event of the World Championship cycle. The two participants are world champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway) and his challenger Sergey Karjakin (Russia). The winner of the FWCM 2016 will be declared World Champion for the period 2016-2018.

Match System: The World Chess Championship Match 2016 will consist of 12 games and if necessary, tie-break games.

The FWCM 2016 shall be played over a maximum of twelve (12) games and the winner of the match shall be the first player to score 6.5 points or more. A tie shall be broken according to Rules and Regulations below. If the winner scores 6.5 points in less than 12 games then the organizer can re-schedule the Closing Ceremony for an earlier date.

Read the full Rules and Regulations here.

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Press

The World Chess Championship will be held from 11 to 30 November and will consist of 12 games. As the main event within FIDE Championship cycle and one of the most important international sport contest it is going to be covered by many media all over the world.

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Dear Colleagues,

Please be informed that all the visitors of the 2016 FIDE World Chess Championship including accredited members of the press shall comply with 2016 FIDE World Chess Championship Visitor Rules.

Please note that in accordance with the Rules it is forbidden to communicate to third parties outside of the event’s venue information about the moves of any event’s chess game during such game without a written permission of the event’s Organizer.

This publication shall serve in lieu of the written permission of the Organizer to perform photo-shooting and video-recording of the event for accredited members of the press. World Chess Events Limited reserves the right to revoke such permission in case you lose accreditation for any reason and/or breach any provision of Visitor Rules. 

Only photographers and camera crew expressly authorized by the Press Officer may work in the playing venue.

  1. Flash may be used only during the first five (5) minutes.
  2. In tie-break games, flash may only be used in the first three (3) minutes. In case of 5 minutes and sudden death games, flash is not permitted; the use of cameras without flash may be permitted if the Arbiter in charge deems their use to be unobtrusive.
  3. Television cameras must be unobtrusive and may only be used if the Chief Arbiter in charge deems their use to be unobtrusive.
  4. An official photographer, designated by the Organizer with the approval of the Chief Arbiter shall be allowed to take photos at any time during the round without flash. FIDE reserves the right to use these photos on its website or printed material.

Read more on WorldChess.com

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History of the World Ch., Part VIII: The Greatest Rivalry Ever JUN 13 History of the World Ch., Part VIII: The Greatest Rivalry Ever

Over six years and five matches, Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov waged the greatest struggle ever for the World Championship.

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In the 1970s and early 1980s, a series of matches between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi for the World Championship was stoked by their intense dislike for each other.

History of the World Ch., Part VI: Petrosian, Spassky and Fischer MAY 09 History of the World Ch., Part VI: Petrosian, Spassky and Fischer

With the end of the reign of Mikhail Botvinnik, a new generation took over. For a while, the Soviets continued to dominate, but the rise of an American threatened their hegemony.

History of the World Ch., Part V: Botvinnik's Reign APR 08 History of the World Ch., Part V: Botvinnik's Reign

In the period immediately following World War II, the title was controlled by Mikhail Botvinnik — a reflection of both his ability and a re-match clause that favored the defending champion.

History of the World Ch., Part IV: FIDE Takes Control JAN 06 History of the World Ch., Part IV: FIDE Takes Control

The death of Alexander Alekhine, the reigning titleholder, created a vacuum filled by the World Chess Federation. But it is was not without fighting and controversy.

DEC 15 History of the World Ch., Part III: The Virtuoso and the Theoretician

The inter-war period was dominated by two champions: José Raúl Capablanca and Alexander Alekhine

History of the World Championship, Part II: From Steinitz to Lasker NOV 01

History of the World Championship, Part II: From Steinitz to Lasker

The first World Champion controlled the terms and conditions under which other players could challenge for the title. The second World Champion used this prerogative to evade his most dangerous rivals and control the title for 27 years.

A Brief History of the World Chess Championship, Part I OCT 09 A Brief History of the World Chess Championship, Part I

For most of the history of chess, there was no official world champion. Wilhelm Steinitz changed that, but it was not easy.

Contacts

The World Chess Championship Match is organized by Agon Limited, the official partner of FIDE. Contact the organizers using the information or the form below:
General inquiries:
nyc@agonlimited.com
Media inquiries:
media@agonlimited.com

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