As the media focused on Carlsen, Dubov emerged as 2018 World Rapid Champion!
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Final standings (top 26)
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Full standings here:
The King Salman FIDE World Rapid Championship was held in St. Petersburg, Russia from 26-28 December. It is a 15-round Swiss tournament with a prize fund of $150,000. Time control is 15'+10". In a case of a tie there will be a blitz playoff between the top two players.
Chess Playing Schedule in UTC:
Round 1Â Â Â Dec 26, 2018Â Â Â 12:00Â Â Â
Round 2Â Â Â Dec 26, 2018Â Â Â 13:15Â Â Â
Round 3Â Â Â Dec 26, 2018Â Â Â 14:30Â Â Â
Round 4Â Â Â Dec 26, 2018Â Â Â 15:45Â Â Â
Round 5Â Â Â Dec 26, 2018Â Â Â 17:00Â Â Â
Round 6Â Â Â Dec 27, 2018Â Â Â 12:00Â Â Â
Round 7Â Â Â Dec 27, 2018Â Â Â 13:15Â Â Â
Round 8Â Â Â Dec 27, 2017Â Â Â 14:30Â Â Â
Round 9Â Â Â Dec 27, 2018Â Â Â 15:45Â Â Â
Round 10Â Â Â Dec 27, 2018Â Â Â 17:00Â Â Â
Round 11Â Â Â Dec 28, 2018Â Â Â 12:00Â Â Â
Round 12Â Â Â Dec 28, 2018Â Â Â 13:15Â Â Â
Round 13Â Â Â Dec 28, 2018Â Â Â 14:30Â Â Â
Round 14Â Â Â Dec 28, 2018Â Â Â 15:45Â Â Â
Round 15Â Â Â Dec 28, 2018Â Â Â 17:00
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