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Jan 4, 2023 · Today we bring you the players who won the most prize money in the major international chess events of 2022. Back in August, we revealed which chess players had won the most prize money throughout history for their performance in major matches and tournaments.
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Jan 4, 2024 · Here is the complete list of all-time major event millionaires through December 31, 2023. Note: This list is not adjusted for inflation.
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Per FIDE Handbook the prizes in the table come from: The prize money is €48,000 for first place, €36,000 for second place, and €24,000 for third place. In addition to 3,500 Euro for every half point received.
Dec 30, 2020 · The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has expanded the number of participants and increased the prize fund at its 2021 World Cups in Russia.
Jun 1, 2023 · Chess.com calculated the number of prize money earned by chess players in 2022. Leading Chess Platform Chess.com named the chess players who earned the most prizes in 2022. Top 5: 1. Magnus Carlsen (Norway) – $558,596 (7 tournaments); 2. Wesley So (USA) – $541,632 (14 tournaments); 3. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) – $515,795 (10 tournaments); 4.
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Oct 22, 2023 · The 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship will have a massive €2 million total prize fund. According to official announcements, 60% of the fund (€1.2 million) will go to the winner, while 40% (€800,000) is awarded to the runner-up. This continues the trend of high eight-figure prize pools for the World Championship match.