Fixtures

Fixtures are pre-set before each match day. The pairings are as follows:

(Please be prepared on game day with this knowledge to make things more efficient)

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• Round 1 (14:00): Board 1: B4-A1, Board 2: B3-A2, Board 3: A3-B2, Board 4: A4-B1

• Round 2 (15:00): Board 1: A1-B3, Board 2: A2-B4, Board 3: B1-A3, Board 4: B2-A4

• Round 3 (16:00): Board 1: B2-A1, Board 2: B1-A2, Board 3: A3-B4, Board 4: A4-B3

• Round 4 (17:00): Board 1: A1-B1, Board 2: A2-B2, Board 3: B3-A3, Board 4: B4-A4

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*where A1 = Team A board 1

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There are no "home" or "away" matches; all matches of the group-stages are hosted by Chess Lifestyle on Lichess.org, and Playoff fixtures at UCL in Central London! 

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Group stages (Pairings TBD)

Anand

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Carlsen

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Euwe

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Giri

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Botvinnik

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Dubov

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Fischer

Oct 10:

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Nov 14:

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Dec 12:

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Howell

Oct 10:

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Playing Schedule

Group-Stages:

Round 1: October 10

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Round 2: November 14

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Round 3: December 12

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Playoffs:

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Round of 16: January 9

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Quarterfinals: February 13

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Semifinals: March 13

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Grand Finals: April 10

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Each fixture day will consist of 4 matches. The timings of these matches will be as followed:

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13:30 Registration

14:00 Round 1

15:00 Round 2

16:00 Round 3

17:00 Round 4

(18:00 Prize giving for Finals in April!)

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** For playoff rounds, it is advised to bring snacks with you. There is no lunch break so please eat lunch before arriving for Round 1.

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