Speed Chess Championship
The Speed Chess Championship finals will take place on February 7 and 8, 2026, in London, England, pitting defending champion Magnus Carlsen against Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, and Denis Lazavik. Each player brings a unique strategy to the fast-paced format featuring five-minute, three-minute, and one-minute games with a one-second increment. Insights into their playing styles highlight how time management could decide the outcome.
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Popular chess YouTuber GothamChess is calling on attendees of the Speed Chess Championship to bring copies of his banned book despite event rules. The beginner's guide 'How to Win at Chess' by Levy Rozman has been prohibited from the London tournament. Chess.com has upheld the ban amid an ongoing dispute.