Chess.com is excited to announce the 2024 edition of the Julius Baer Women’s Speed Chess Championship, Chess.com’s premier chess event for women. This year’s event will feature an expanded field of 16 of the strongest women chess players in the world, including the current women’s world champion, all competing for a $75,000 prize fund.
The event starts on August 12, with titled women from across the globe participating in four Play-in events. The winner of each Play-in will qualify for the coveted Main Event, which kicks off on August 22 and runs through September 5.
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