Chess24 was established in 2014 by Jan Gustafsson and Enrique Guzman. Merged with Play Magnus AS in March 2019. Later acquired by Chess.com in 2022. Closed on January 31, 2024
Fast chess offers shorter time limits than classical chess. Rapid chess allows 10-60 minutes per player with or without increments. Blitz chess permits 10 minutes or less per player. Bullet chess uses less than 3 minutes per player. Armageddon chess features unequal time controls for black
Eight-player tournament held in Toronto from April 3-22, 2024. Winner Gukesh Dommaraju became youngest Candidates Tournament winner. Event included Women's Candidates Tournament alongside main event
WR Chess defeated MGD1 to win inaugural World Blitz Team Championship. Magnus Carlsen secured his only Blitz title with WR Chess victory. MGD1 defeated Al-Ain ACMG UAE in Semifinals
World Championship determines classical chess champion, currently held by GM Gukesh Dommaraju. Rapid and blitz championships are held by GM Magnus Carlsen. Championship occurs every two years between reigning champion and challenger