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Swiss System Knockout Format Round Robin Match Pairings Tiebreakers Qualification Masters and Challengers Event Scheduling Single-Elimination Round Pairings Grand Chess Tour Categories Match Format Round-robin Tournaments Brackets Sections Rounds Masters Section Game Formats Semifinals Rapid Format Blitz Format Formats Group Stage Rapid Section

World Rapid & Blitz Chess Opens in Doha as Carlsen Leads Record Field

Carlsen returns despite a strained relationship with FIDE after last year’s dress‑code dispute.

Caruana Leads Sinquefield Cup Into Rest Day After All-Draw Round

Major Open Field Finalized Ahead of British Chess Championships in Liverpool

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