FIDE Circuit 2024: Caruana seizes the lead

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12/17/2024 – Fabiano Caruana has taken pole position in the 2024 FIDE Circuit race after a crucial victory at the Saint Louis Masters, edging ahead of Arjun Erigaisi by 6 points. Despite Arjun's strong second-place finish at the Qatar Masters, the Indian GM now faces an uphill climb in the year's final showdown: the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. With both players having completed seven counting tournaments, the race to claim the title will come down to the wire on New Year's Eve.

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Press release by FIDE

Fabiano Caruana has taken the lead in the 2024 FIDE Circuit race as it approaches its final stretch. As many anticipated, the American GM emerged victorious in at the Saint Louis Masters (despite losing in the final round). Fabiano earned a so-much-needed 16.39 points to leapfrog Arjun Erigaisi on the leaderboard.

The Indian GM pushed hard in the Qatar Masters Open 2024, but his second-place finish was not enough to catch up with the leader. With both having completed seven tournaments counted towards the 2024 FIDE Circuit final standings, Fabiano Caruana holds a 6-point advantage over his main rival.

The final competition of the 2024 FIDE Circuit race, the World Rapid and Blitz Championships, promises an intense battle for the top spot. Erigaisi really needs to improve his score, while Caruana could secure victory by maintaining the status quo. The winner of the leaderboard will be crowned on the last day of the year.

FIDE Circuit 2024

We maintain a dedicated page on our website for the FIDE Circuit, offering the latest information on eligible tournaments, the current standings, and regulations.
Visit: FIDE Circuit 2024.

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