The 2015 World Rapid Chess Championship is taking place from October 9-15, at the Bolle Meierei, in Berlin, Germany.

The event is organized by FIDE in collaboration with AGON – the World’s Chess Federation’s commercial partner, in a 15-round Swiss format, with a single game for each round. Defending champion in the blitz section, as well as in the rapid section, is Magnus Carlsen. Replay his games from last World Rapid 2014 here

Info: Tournament website / Preview and information / Standings and statistics

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