Niemann v. Bacrot, Day 1 - Live!

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8/20/2024 – Hans Niemann is facing three of the world's strongest players in head-to-head matchups that each includes blitz, rapid and classical games. After beating Giri in Utrecht and Vitiugov in London, Niemann faces Etienne Bacrot at the Blitz Society Bar in Paris (pictured). The first two classical games take place on Tuesday, 20 August at 10.00 and 16.00 CEST.

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Classical games 1 & 2

Hans Niemann is facing three of the world's strongest players in head-to-head matchups that each includes blitz, rapid and classical games. In the first series, Niemanns' rivals are GMs Anish Giri, Nikita Vitiugov, and Étienne Bacrot.

After beating Giri in Utrecht and Vitiugov in London, the US star made his way to Paris to face Bacrot at the picturesque Blitz Society Bar.

Schedule

  • 20-22 August: 2 classical games per day, starting at 10.00 and 16.00 CEST
  • 23 August: 6 rapid games, starting at 18.00 CEST
  • 24 August: 12 blitz games, starting at 18.00 CEST

Format

  • Classical: 90 minutes + 30-second increments; 3 points per game
  • Rapid: 15 minutes + 10-second increments; 2 points per game
  • Blitz: 3 minutes + 2-second increments; 1 point per game

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8/18/2024 – Hans Niemann is facing three of the world's strongest players in head-to-head matchups that each includes blitz, rapid and classical games. After beating Giri in Utrecht, the US star made his way to London to face Vitiugov, currently ranked first among English chess players. The blitz section kicks off on Sunday, 18 August at 19.00 CEST (13.00 ET, 22.30 IST). | Photo: Frans Peeters
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Niemann starts with a victory in blitz against Giri

8/8/2024 – Hans Niemann has started a series of matches against world-class players. Within a short period of time in August, he will play matches in the blitz, classical and rapid disciplines against Anish Giri, Nikita Vitiugov and Etienne Bacrot. The competition against Anish Giri began with 12 blitz games - and a convincing victory for Hans Niemann.
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