The 1st FIDE Online Grand Prix is dedicated to the 1st World Champion Wilhelm Steinitz who was born 180 years ago. The full regulations of the competition can be found here.
- Only for players with a FIDE Online Arena membership and existing Online Blitz/Bullet rating.
- Prizes for the winners of each individual tournament as well as the Grand Prix winners.
- Special prizes for best U20 and O50 participants.
- A total of 40 months of membership will be distributed to the winners.
Game analysis
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Six puzzles
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Prize winners
Here is the full list of prize winners after the completion of the 1st FIDE Online Grand Prix. The winners of the special prizes are: U20 category Farhaan, M from India, and O50 category FM/AGM Serrer, Christoph from Germany. Both win 4 months of FIDE Online Arena membership.
The total prize of 40 months is distributed to the winners as follows:
14 months to Rishi, Thariani (IND)
7 months to Sutyrin, Denis (RUS)
5 months to FM/AGM Serrer, Christoph (GER)
4 months to Farhaan, M (IND)
3 months to AGM Nik, Nik Ahmad Farouqi (MAS)
2 months to Coca Cubillos, Jesus Alberto (COL)
2 months to AGM Sa, Kannan (IND)
1 month to AGM Nilson, Johnny (FID)
1 month to FM Cacco, Christian (ITA)
1 month to Cagatin, Hermie (PHI)
All of the above players have the right to use the prize themselves. If any of the winners wishes to donate his prize, please, send a mail to [email protected]. The deadline is 29th May 2016. The players' subscription will be extended on May 31st.
Final standings
Congratulations to the winners of the 1st FIDE Online Grand Prix.
1 5030501 Rishi, Thariani IND
2 4133935 Sutyrin, Denis RUS
3 5701791 AGM Nik, Nik Ahmad Farouqi MAS
Here is the full table with 1st FIDE Online Grand Prix Final standings.
1st FIDE Online GP regulations
Please, read the Grand Prix regulations here.