Hans Niemann vs Anish Giri, Rapid section - Live!

by ChessBase
8/11/2024 – After 12 blitz and 6 classical games, Hans Niemann leads 18-12 in his match against Anigh Giri - wins in classical games count 3 points. After Niemann won the blitz section 7½-4½, the 6 classical games ended with a 3½-2½ score (or 10½-7½). The final section, featuring 6 rapid games (with 2 points for a win), starts at 11.00 local time on Sunday. | Photo: Hans Niemann, Tata 2024 | Photo: De Pion
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About the match against Giri, Niemann's newly released website has the following details:

"In a format that has never been seen before, Hans Niemann will face some of the world’s strongest chess players in head-to-head matchups that each includes Blitz, Rapid, and Classical games. In the first series of this new event, Hans will play against Grandmasters Anish Giri, Nikita Vitiugov, and Étienne Bacrot. With a total prize pool of $100,000 USD, can Hans Niemann raise to the top as he goes against the world?"

Anish Giri | Photo: Official website

From 7 to 11 August, Hans Niemann will play against Anish Giri in the city in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands.

"Currently ranked #14th in the world, Anish Giri is a serious opponent. In a format that suits both players, Hans Niemann and Anish Giri will go head-to-head at the Utrecht City Hall across multiple days to see who will take home the better share of $50,000 USD."

Live games

Live video with commentary

Schedule and mode:

7 August

12 blitz games - start: 15.00 local time

1 point per game

8 to 10 August

6 classical games - start: 10.00 and 15.00 local time

3 points per game

11 August

6 rapid games - start: 11.00 local time

2 points per game

The next matches

14 August 2024 - 18. August 2024: Hans Niemann against Nikita Vitiugov in London

20 August 2024 - 24 August 2024: Hans Niemann against Etienne Bacrot in Paris

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