10/1/2023 – The Grand Finale of the Armageddon Series took place on September 14-20 at the World Chess Club in Berlin, with Jan-Krzysztof Duda eventually emerging as the winner. GM Karsten Müller found instructive endgame positions to share with us. Replay his analyses and you are sure to learn and enjoy! | Photos: World Chess

9/21/2023 – Polish grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda emerged victorious in the thrilling 2023 Armageddon Championship Series, clinching a remarkable €80,000 prize. Wesley So secured the runner-up position with a commendable €20,000 prize. This championship marks a significant milestone in the world of chess, highlighting the growing importance of short-form chess formats and broadcasting innovations. | Photos: Max Avdeev / World Chess

9/20/2023 – The Grand Finale of the Armageddon Series is taking place on September 14-20 at the World Chess Club in Berlin. On Wednesday, Wesley So and Nodirbek Abdusattorov will battle for the right to face Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the tournament’s grand finale. | Follow the games live with expert commentary by GM Simon Williams and IM Jovanka Houska, starting at 19.00 CEST (13.00 ET, 22.30 IST).

9/20/2023 – The semifinals of the World Chess Armageddon have concluded, with Jan-Krzysztof Duda emerging as the victor in the winners’ bracket, Wesley So securing his place from the losers’ bracket, and Richard Rapport going home. Tomorrow, Wesley So and Nodirbek Abdusattorov will battle for a chance to challenge Duda for the coveted €80,000 first prize! | Photos: Max Avdeev / World Chess

9/19/2023 – Day 5 of the Armageddon Championship Series witnessed intense battles, culminating in Wesley So and Richard Rapport advancing to the Armageddon semifinals. Unfortunately, this also meant bidding farewell to Humpy Koneru and Gukesh, both of whom exited the competition. | Photos: Max Avdeev / World Chess

9/18/2023 – Day 4 of the World Chess Armageddon is over with Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Nodirbek Abdusattorov emerging victorious against Gukesh and Humpy Koneru, securing their spots in the semifinals. The losers will have another opportunity to prove their mettle as they go head-to-head with Richard Rapport and Wesley So, respectively, in Monday’s matches at 19:00 CEST. | Photos: Max Avdeev / World Chess

9/17/2023 – On Day 3 of the World Chess Armageddon Grand Finale, the tournament took a decisive turn as it entered the elimination phase. In two exciting encounters, GM Sam Shankland and IM Bibisara Assaubayeva were defeated by GM Wesley So and GM Richard Rapport, respectively, marking the end of their participation in this prestigious competition. | Photo: World Chess

9/16/2023 – On the second day of the Armageddon Championship Series: Grand Finale, Nodirbek Abdusattorov emerged victorious against Richard Rapport, winning the match thanks to his speed and composure in the Armageddon game. In the matchup between Humpy Koneru and Bibisara Assaubayeva, Assaubayeva secured a win in the first game but fell short in the second. The Armageddon game featured a captivating over-the-board checkmate, ultimately granting Humpy victory in this thrilling competition. | Photo: World Chess