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Upcoming 01 Apr 2027 → 15 May 2027 🏳️ TBC, TBC

World Chess Championship 2027

Gukesh Dommaraju's first title defence — the eighteenth world champion's match against the 2026 Candidates winner. Location, dates, and challenger to be confirmed.

Tournament facts

Dates
01 Apr 2027 → 15 May 2027
Location
🏳️ TBC, TBC · TBC
Format
Knockout · Classical
Players
2 · avg 2780
Prize fund
TBC (typical: $2 million)
Organizer
FIDE

Редакторский материал на русском в подготовке. Полный отчёт смотрите в английском издании.

Official & results

Tournament site→ FIDE calendar→

Editorial coverage

The Week in Chess→
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