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Press release by World Chess
US grandmaster Wesley So emerged victorious in the first event of the Armageddon Championship Series 2023, organized by World Chess. So’s flawless performance secured him a spot in September’s Grand Finale, along with Sam Shankland, the tournament’s runner-up.
Opening package: 1.b3 and Black Secrets in the Modern Italian
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The Armageddon Championship Series is no ordinary chess tournament; with its six Armageddon games, nail-biting drama, sky-high heart rates, and rule-breaking moves, it’s shaking up the world of chess. With top players and streamers like Wesley So (USA), Sam Shankland (USA), Andrew Tang (USA), Leinier Dominguez (USA), Ray Robson (USA), Eric Hansen (Canada), and online qualifiers Renato Terry (Peru) and Jose Martinez (Peru), the competition has been an exciting journey for chess enthusiasts and a wider audience globally.
Sam Shankland beat Andrew Tang to gain the right to face Wesley So and secure a spot in the series’ Grand Finale
The Armageddon Championship Series has become one of the most televised chess events of the year. Broadcasted live on over 16 online and TV platforms, the highlights will be showcased around the world on platforms like CNBC, BeIN Sports and FOX Australia. Technological innovations, such as real-time heart rate monitoring, have been widely discussed advancements in chess over the last week.
With a visually captivating bespoke studio set that places players at the very heart of the game, World Chess moved away from traditional presentations to showcase chess as dynamic, modern and exhilaratingly dramatic. With its stark design and minimal elements, chess has led the way for cutting-edge aesthetics for over a century, and Armageddon has a high chance to redefine the next generation of visuals.
“The Armageddon Series has captured the attention of chess fans around the world, and we’re thrilled to see such high levels of engagement and viewership”, said Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess. “We can't wait to see what the next stages of the Show will bring”.
Wesley So facing Sam Shankland
Interesting facts about the highest heart rates:
Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.5 & Vol.6
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The next stage of the tournament, featuring eight players from the Asia & Oceania region, including Gukesh D (India), Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan), Yangyi Yu (China), Daniil Dubov (FIDE), Vidit Gujrathi (India), Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE) and Murali Karthikeyan (India), is set to take place from April 3 to 9. With the same dramatic format and immense time pressure, it promises to be another thrilling display of chess at its most exciting.
Wesley So after being interviewed by Fiona Steil-Antoni
Chess fans can catch all the action and highlights on World Chess’s official YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, 1.b3 has also found its way into the practice of today's world elite, and now finally a modern top ten player has taken on the subject for ChessBase: none other than Grandmaster Wesley So!
