Freedom Holding Corp. Presents the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships

In the heart of New York City's financial district, Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) is set to host a spectacle of strategic prowess and intellectual brilliance with the 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships. This prestigious event, taking place from December 26 to 31, 2024, at the iconic 55 Wall Street, will bring together the world's best chess minds, including reigning champions and emerging talents, for an unparalleled display of mental agility and competitive spirit.



The 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships will feature a thrilling knockout stage in the later rounds, raising the stakes and ensuring dramatic finishes that will keep players and fans on the edge of their seats until the final move. With a prize fund of nearly $1.5 million, this six-day event promises to be an electrifying showcase of elite chess competition.

Among the Grandmasters already confirmed to participate are:

* Magnus Carlsen: The world's top-rated player and reigning world champion in both Rapid and Blitz, Carlsen has won five Rapid and six Blitz championships.
* Ian Nepomniachtchi: A two-time world champion challenger and two-time world Rapid championship runner-up, Nepomniachtchi is currently ranked eighth in the world.
* Alireza Firouzja: At just 21 years old, Firouzja is the youngest player ever to break the 2800 ELO barrier.
* Fabiano Caruana: Ranked No. 2 in the world, Caruana headlines the list of players from the U.S. This former world championship challenger recently claimed his fourth U.S. championship title.
* Wesley So: A key member of the U.S. national team, So is another U.S. heavyweight set to compete in the championships.



In addition to the open competitions, there will be separate events for women players, featuring world champions, top contenders, and emerging talents in women's chess. Some of the elite women players confirmed to participate include Alexandra Kosteniuk, Mariya Muzychuk, Humpy Koneru, Kateryna Lagno, and Anna Muzychuk.

As part of the championship, Freedom Holding Corp. will host the 'Wall Street Gambit' Chess and Finance Conference on December 29-30, aiming to connect the worlds of chess and finance. This unique event will bring together chess legends and financial leaders to explore the fascinating intersections between the two worlds, offering attendees a unique opportunity to exchange insights on decision-making, focus, and emotional control – skills essential in both chess and finance.

The conference will feature keynote speeches by chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, financial leaders Boaz Weinstein and Kenneth Rogoff, a chess tournament for attendees, and a networking cocktail. This event promises to be a highlight of the championships, providing a platform for high-level networking and intellectual exchange.



The 2024 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships, sponsored by Freedom Holding Corp., is set to be a landmark event in the world of chess and finance. With its unique blend of competitive spirit, intellectual prowess, and high-level networking, this event is not to be missed by chess enthusiasts and finance professionals alike. For more information about the event, including tickets, visit the official website: .