Grand Prix Series 2019 will have its final leg in Jerusalem, the city of three religions, a phenomenal city with great restaurants, and, more importantly, outstanding history.
Jerusalem will host a leg of the World Chess Championship cycle for the first time ever.
16 world's top grandmasters will continue their fight for the 800 000 euro prize fund and two spots in next year's Candidates Tournament. The winners will have a chance to face the reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen in the 2020 Championship Match.
The FIDE World Chess Grand Prix Jerusalem will be held in the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center from December 11 to 23.
The tournament has a knock-out format with 16 players at the start.
To win a Grand Prix, a player has to defeat opponents in four rounds. Each round consists of two games with classic time control, and a series of tie-breaks in case of an even score.
Unlike in many other chess events, there are very few draws and a clear winner in every round.
