Chess Finals

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.