List of players for the World Rapid and Blitz event: Carlsen, Nepo and Gukesh in the mix

11/21/2025 – More than 360 players, including World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and former champion Magnus Carlsen, have confirmed their participation in the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha from 25 to 30 December. The field features leading grandmasters, rising talents and returning legends across both the open and women's events. With over €1,000,000 in prizes and strong entries in every section, this year's edition promises a highly competitive end to the chess calendar.