LET’S FOLLOW IT TOGETHER

CANDIDATES TOURNAMENT FAN ZONE

Let’s follow the most exciting chess event of the year together and witness who is going to win the Candidates and face the World Champion. Come and join us at World Chess Club Berin on April 4 - 21.

2024 Candidates Tournament Participants

  • FABIANO CARUANA, USA

  • HIKARU NAKAMURA, USA

  • IAN NEPOMNIACHTCHI, FIDE

  • GUKESH D, INDIA

  • VIDIT GUJRATHI, INDIA

  • PRAGG, INDIA

  • ALIREZA FIROUZJA, FRANCE

  • NIJAT ABASOB, AZERBAIJAN

EVENT PROGRAM

OPENING NIGHT

WITH IM LAURENCE TRENT, APRIL 4  

Join us on April 4th at 7:00 PM for an exciting party featuring the debut of our special "Candidate" cocktail dedicated to the players, an introduction to the Fan Zone program, and friendly games among guests. 

IM Lawrence Trent will be joining us to provide LIVE commentary for the first round of the year's biggest tournament.

  • HAND & BRAIN PARTY

    5 April, Friday, 7:00 PM

    Come join us for an exciting chess event where each color is played by two players, with one player acting as the "hand" and the other as the "brain" in each pair. Afterward, stick around for a live broadcast viewing of Round 2 of the Candidates starting at 8:30 PM. Admission is free!

  • RAPID TOURNAMENT

    6 April, Saturday, 5:00 PM 


    Experience the tournament atmosphere in friendly matches with a time-control 10+3. All levels are welcome. Stay for the live broadcast viewing of the Round 3 (from 8:30 PM).

    REGISTRATION

  • KIDS' CRASH COURSE & TOURNAMENT

    7 April, Sunday, 11:00 AM

    If your kids are willing to give chess a shot, our Crash Course is the perfect way to kick things off! Let them feel like a chess pro by participating in a mini-tournament.

    REGISTRATION

  • SUNDAY CUP

    7 April, Sunday, 5:00 PM

    Our club's beloved blitz tournament with a time control 3+2. After the games, we'll gather to watch and discuss Round 4 of the Candidates, starting at 8:30 PM.

    REGISTRATION

  • LIVE BROADCAST VIEWING ROUND 5

    9 April, Tuesday, 8:30 PM

    Don't miss out on the live broadcast of Round 5! Come to watch the world's top chess players battle it out on the board.

10 APRIL, WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM

CRASH COURSE SPECIAL EDITION

A 30-minute crash course for absolute beginners who always want to grasp the essentials of chess and start playing. Giveaway of certificates for educational chess courses! After the course, come join us for a live broadcast viewing of Round 6 of the Candidates tournament, starting at 8:30 PM.

  • LECTURE: BISHOP ENDGAMES

    11 April, Thursday, 7:00 PM

    Unlock the secrets of bishop endgames, the cornerstone of strategic mastery in chess. Suitable for players with 800-1400 ELO. Stay with us for the Candidates Tournament Round 7 live broadcast viewing.

    REGISTRATION

  • JAZZ NIGHT AT WCCB

    12 April, Friday, 8:00 PM

    Jazz and Chess, it's a great match! Relieve your match stresses to the awesome vibes of live music while sipping on your favorite drinks from our wide selection of drinks. Free entrance.

  • TOURNAMENT FOR KIDS

    14 April, Sunday, 11:00 AM

    Young Knights: calling all young chess enthusiasts under 12 years old! Join us for a chess tournament designed just for kids.

    Registration

  • SUNDAY CUP

    14 April, Sunday, 5:00 PM

    A traditional blitz tournament with a time control 3+2. All levels are welcome. Live broadcast viewing of the Round 9 from 8:30 PM.

    Registration

FIDE RATED RAPID TOURNAMENT WITH ELISABETH PÄHTZ

FIDE RATED RAPID TOURNAMENT WITH ELISABETH PÄHTZ

FIDE RATED TOURNAMENT 

13 April, Saturday, 1:00 PM

Join our monthly rated tournament, this time with GM Elisabeth Pähtz. It is your chance to get a FIDE ID if you don't have one yet to compete with the best.

After the tournament, we will stay together to watch the Round 8 of the Candidates (from 8:30 PM) and discuss who is your favorite player.

  • COCKTAIL COMPETITON

    18 April, Thursday, 8:00 PM

    A cocktail competition between Berlin-based bartenders to create the best cocktail dedicated to the Candidates Tournament.

    8:30 PM - Live Broadcast Viewing of the Round 12

  • AMATEUR TOURNAMENT

    20 April, Saturday, 5:00 PM

    If you started to play chess not so long ago or if you play chess just as a hobby, this tournament is for you! Everyone with a rating below 1100 is welcome to participate.

    8:30 PM - Live Broadcast Viewing of the Round 13

    REGISTRATION

  • SUNDAY CUP

    21 April, Sunday, 5:00 PM

    A traditional blitz tournament with a time control 3+2. All levels are welcome. Live broadcast viewing of the final round of the Candidates Tournament from 8:30 PM.

    REGISTRATION

  • SPEED CHESS FRIENDING

    19 April, Friday, 7:00 PM

    If you are looking for a chess buddy or just want to expand your friends circle, this event is for you!

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