The 2019 Winter Chess Classic is the fourth and final Classic tournament of the year featuring international chess professionals.
The Winter Chess Classic is comprised of two 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over the course of 10 days, these competitors will battle for more than $30,000 in prize money and gain valuable experience in top-level events.
Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds (increment) per move starting from move one.
A 30-move draw rule will be in effect throughout the Event, including any playoff games. Player may not mutually agree to a draw in less than 30 moves.
GM Azarov, Sergei (2586) 
GM Perez Ponsa, Federico (2560) 
FM Sorokin, Aleksey (2513) 
GM Melikset, Khachiyan (2493) 
GM Harutyunian, Tigran K. (2542) 
