FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss 2021 | Round 6

November 1, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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The FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss is a chess tournament that is part of the world championship cycle. The 2021 Grand Swiss will determine two candidates for the 2022 world championship.

The 2021 Grand Swiss was announced on December 15, 2020. Its change of venue from the Isle of Man to Riga, Latvia was announced on August 9, 2021.

The inaugural FIDE Chess.com Women’s Grand Swiss will be held concurrently. The winner advances to the 2022 Women’s Candidates Tournament.

Full event details: https://www.chess.com/article/view/fide-chesscom-grand-swiss

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