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Grand Prix #65: The Golden Gambit

Premium online Swiss-system championship featuring the platform's top-rated players. Real-time coverage, expert commentary, and live board analysis.

📅 Dec 15-18, 2024
👥 256 Registered
Blitz 3+2
🏆 $10,000 Prize Pool
📍 Round 4 of 7 • In Progress

♟ Featured Match • Round 4

● Live
EK
GM_ElenaK
2512 ELO • White
VS
MR
IM_MarcusR
2389 ELO • Black
02:14
Move 24
03:01

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🏆 Leaderboard

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1GM_Alexei_V3.5
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📅 Schedule

  • R1 Dec 15, 14:00 UTC
    Completed
  • R2 Dec 15, 18:00 UTC
    Completed
  • R3 Dec 16, 14:00 UTC
    Completed
  • R4 Dec 16, 18:00 UTC
    ● Live
  • R5 Dec 17, 14:00 UTC
    Upcoming

💬 Live Commentary

18:42 UTC • GM_Analyst
Black's knight maneuver on d5 is extremely aggressive. White needs to be careful with the d4 pawn structure.
18:39 UTC • System
Match Update: GM_ElenaK sacrifices a bishop for positional control. Engine evaluation: +0.8
18:35 UTC • FM_Coach
If Black takes on c3, White has a devastating battery with Qd3 and Bf4. Great tactical vision from White!

💰 Prize Distribution

2nd Place
$2,500
3rd Place
$1,500

Additional $1,000 distributed to 4th-10th place finishers based on tiebreaks.

📜 Rules & Format

  • 7-round Swiss System with 256 pre-qualified players
  • Time Control: Blitz 3 minutes + 2 second increment per move
  • Tiebreaks: Buchholz cut 1 → Classical Tiebreak (Sudden Death)
  • Online Rule: Maximum 1 draw, 1 loss, and 4 minute disconnect time
  • AI assistance results in immediate disqualification and account ban
  • All games are reviewed by arbiters; decisions are final