Ten brave grandmasters gather for the chess classic in London

One of the major tournaments in the world of chess - "London Chess Classic 2025" - will take place from November 26 to December 5 at the famous Emirates Stadium in London. In this year's terms, the tournament will be even more serious and impressive and will be held on the basis of a classic round-robin system with the participation of 10 elite-level grandmasters.

Participants - the strongest in the world

The following skilled chess players will play in the tournament:

• Nodirbek Abdusattorov - one of the brightest stars of Uzbekistan
• Alireza Firouzja is a master of rapid and blitz.
• Pavel Elzhanov
• Sam Shankland
• Nikita Vitiugov
• Nicholas Seodorou
• Abhimanyu Mishra - the youngest grandmaster in history
• Michael Adams
• Gavain Jones
• Luke Maxane

In this tournament, each participant will compete not only for points, but also for prestige, their place, and important ranking opportunities for major competitions next year.

Time control - classic style

The matches will be held in accordance with modern chess requirements:

• First 40 walks - 90 minutes
• Then until the end of the game - an additional 30 minutes
• After each move - 30 seconds increment

This system allows you to conduct the game with deep analysis and long-term strategic plans.

The prize fund is also serious

The total prize fund of the tournament is 50,000 pounds sterling. These funds will be distributed among elite-level participants.

London Chess Classic 2025 is expected to become an even more challenging, strategy-rich, and intriguing series this year. Fans are showing particular interest in Abdusattorov's performance - everyone is waiting for him to demonstrate his skills once again on this grand stage in London.